County ProfileNJ
Ocean County
Population: 637,229 · 31 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
637,229
People
Median age
41.2
Housing
Total households
243,843
Income
Median household income
$89,863
Housing
Total housing units
296,357
Employment
Employment rate
55.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.9%
County details
Local time 01:51:43(ET)| Name | Ocean |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 31total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 26 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 609, 640, 732, 848 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 39.865669, -74.2588636 |
| Land area | 628.3 sq miles(1,627.3 km²) |
Map of Ocean county, New Jersey with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Ocean County
Compare the largest cities in Ocean County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River | 92,830 | $100,137 | 5ZIPs |
| Lakewood | 69,398 | $56,968 | 1ZIPs |
| Beachwood | 10,859 | $106,858 | 1ZIPs |
| Forked River | 5,274 | $91,493 | 1ZIPs |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,766 | $141,716 | 1ZIPs |
| Barnegat | 3,894 | $108,664 | 1ZIPs |
| Tuckerton | 3,577 | $88,892 | 1ZIPs |
| Lakehurst | 2,636 | $84,531 | 1ZIPs |
| Seaside Heights | 2,440 | $47,589 | 1ZIPs |
| Manahawkin | 2,413 | $77,031 | 1ZIPs |
| New Egypt | 2,357 | $74,063 | 1ZIPs |
| Pine Beach | 2,139 | $142,920 | 1ZIPs |
| Ocean Gate | 1,932 | $69,397 | 1ZIPs |
| Lavallette | 1,787 | $133,056 | 1ZIPs |
| Island Heights | 1,650 | $109,231 | 1ZIPs |
| Waretown | 1,483 | $121,538 | 1ZIPs |
| Seaside Park | 1,436 | $84,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Beach Haven | 1,027 | $144,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Barnegat Light | 640 | $125,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Mantoloking | 331 | $250,001 | 1ZIPs |
| Bayville | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Brick | — | — | 2ZIPs |
| Jackson | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lanoka Harbor | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Manchester Township | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Creek | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Ocean County
Review the most populated postal areas across Ocean County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08005 | Barnegat | — | — |
| 08006 | Barnegat Light | — | — |
| 08008 | Beach Haven | — | — |
| 08050 | Manahawkin | — | — |
| 08087 | Tuckerton | — | — |
| 08092 | West Creek | — | — |
| 08527 | Jackson | — | — |
| 08533 | New Egypt | — | — |
| 08701 | Lakewood | — | — |
| 08721 | Bayville | — | — |
| 08722 | Beachwood | — | — |
| 08723 | Brick | — | — |
| 08724 | Brick | — | — |
| 08731 | Forked River | — | — |
| 08732 | Island Heights | — | — |
| 08733 | Lakehurst | — | — |
| 08734 | Lanoka Harbor | — | — |
| 08735 | Lavallette | — | — |
| 08738 | Mantoloking | — | — |
| 08740 | Ocean Gate | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS