City

West Creek, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥3,182Population
💰$97,058Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$473,600Median Home Value▲ 70% above avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 1%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.1%)
HS Graduate749 (35%)
Some College251 (11.7%)
Associates190 (8.9%)
Bachelors143 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree784 (36.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 36.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College11.7%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate36.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,058 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$473,600 ▲ 70% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,408/mo
Total Housing Units1,475
Vacant Units262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About West Creek, NJ

West Creek is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,182 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, West Creek is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,058 is above the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Creek is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $473,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,408 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Creek is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08092 3,182 $97,058 $473,600 $1,408 3.9% 43.3% 83.3%