ZIP Code 08742 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 08742 compared to county averages.

Total Population

25,193

↓ 96.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$107,113

↑ +30.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$517,000

↑ +50.5% vs county

Median Age

46.0 yrs

↓ +10.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

↑ 32.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 08742 compares to Ocean County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 08742 $107k Ocean $82k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 08742 $517k Ocean $344k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

34.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,836

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 08742 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$517,000
Down Payment (20%)$103,400
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$3,282P&I: $2614 | Tax: $517 | Ins: $151
Rent (Local Median)
$1,836
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,446/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 08742, sorted by distance.

08730 1.7 mi away monmouth county 08736 2.7 mi away monmouth county 08724 2.9 mi away ocean county 08750 3.8 mi away monmouth county 08720 4.5 mi away monmouth county 07762 5.2 mi away monmouth county 07719 6.1 mi away monmouth county 07717 8.0 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 08742 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.