City

Waretown, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,010Population
💰$103,877Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$455,900Median Home Value▲ 64% above avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.3%
Asian1.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,755 (29.7%)
Some College816 (13.8%)
Associates752 (12.7%)
Bachelors612 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,967 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College13.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,877 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$455,900 ▲ 64% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,239/mo
Total Housing Units3,765
Vacant Units526

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Waretown, NJ

Waretown is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,010 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Waretown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,877 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waretown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $455,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,239 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waretown is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.91%).

Waretown, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Waretown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08758 8,010 $103,877 $455,900 $1,239 7.8% 43.6% 87.6%