08720 ZIP Code — Allenwood, NJ

Monmouth County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08720 is located in Allenwood, New Jersey, within Monmouth County. It covers approximately 2.64 square miles and serves a population of 644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/848.

About ZIP code 08720

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $632,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $138,636. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08720 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

644

population

2.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allenwood	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	644
Population density	244 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	2.64 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.1433
Longitude	-74.1033
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	732/848

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.3%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	24.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	44.8%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	26.7%	20.5%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

644

Population

244

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$138,636

Median household income

$52,951

Per capita income

$632,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

208

Housing units

52.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	14.8%
18 and over	549	85.2%
65 and over	228	35.4%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 3.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	582	90.4%
Black or African American	23	3.6%
Two or more races	21	3.3%
Asian	18	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.3%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	24.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	44.8%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	26.7%	20.5%	14.8%

Under $10k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 38.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	38.8%
Median income	$138,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 78.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$632,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	37.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.1%
2 vehicles	65.9%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.2%
Electricity	5.1%
Fuel oil	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	46	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	55	25.7%
Households with children under 18	45	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	45.3%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	29.9%
Married	55.0%	45.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.3%	18.7%
Divorced	19.2%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 11.6%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 38.5%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	52.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	13.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	39.1%
High school	29	31.5%
College / grad school	15	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Wholesale trade 16.3%

Professional & management 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Construction 11.3%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Retail trade 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Information 2.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	8.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.5%
Retirement income	10.7%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	11.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.2%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	76.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	623	96.7%
Spanish	7	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	619	96.1%
Born in same state	619	96.1%
Born in different state	437	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	3.9%
Not a US citizen	7	28.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	17.9%
French	89	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	10.1%
Dutch	11	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08720

What city is ZIP code 08720 in?

ZIP code 08720 is primarily assigned to Allenwood, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08720 in?

ZIP code 08720 falls within Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08720 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 08720 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08720?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 08720 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 08720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08720?

The median household income in ZIP code 08720 is $138,636, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08720 in?

ZIP code 08720 observes the EST timezone.