ZIP Code 08724 Demographics

Ocean County, New Jersey  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 08724 compared to county averages.

Total Population

40,560

↓ 93.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$87,644

↑ +6.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$348,300

↑ +1.4% vs county

Median Age

45.0 yrs

↓ +7.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

↓ +2.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 08724 compares to Ocean County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 08724 $88k Ocean $82k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 08724 $348k Ocean $344k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

24.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

82.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,758

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 08724 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$348,300
Down Payment (20%)$69,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,211P&I: $1761 | Tax: $348 | Ins: $102
Rent (Local Median)
$1,758
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $453/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 08724, sorted by distance.

08742 2.9 mi away ocean county 08730 2.9 mi away monmouth county 08736 3.2 mi away monmouth county 08720 3.5 mi away monmouth county 08750 4.8 mi away monmouth county 07719 5.9 mi away monmouth county 07762 6.0 mi away monmouth county 07727 7.9 mi away monmouth county

About Ocean County

Ocean County is located in New Jersey and has a total population of 638,691. The county's median household income is $82,379 and median home value is $343,500. ZIP code 08724 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Ocean County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.