08741 ZIP Code — Pine Beach, NJ

Ocean County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08741 is located in Pine Beach, New Jersey, within Ocean County. It covers approximately 0.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,798 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.

About ZIP code 08741

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 $376,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $127,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 08741 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,798

population

0.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08722 Beachwood (1.9 mi) 08721 Bayville (3.1 mi) 08753 Toms River (3.6 mi) 08752 Seaside Park (4.6 mi) 08751 Seaside Heights (4.6 mi) 08734 Lanoka Harbor (4.8 mi) 08757 Toms River (5.1 mi) 08755 Toms River (5.9 mi) 08735 Lavallette (6 mi) 08731 Forked River (7.4 mi) 08723 Brick (8.3 mi) 08738 Mantoloking (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,798
Population density	2,977 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	0.94 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	39.9334
Longitude	-74.1670
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.6%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	29.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	39.3%	26.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	12.2%	8.6%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,798

Population

2,977

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$127,250

Median household income

$57,995

Per capita income

$376,800

Median home value

$1,156

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,184

Housing units

46.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

146

35–44

150

177

45–54

181

140

55–59

144

184

60–64

189

249

65–74

255

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	473	16.9%
18 and over	2,325	83.1%
65 and over	678	24.2%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,575	87.8%
Hispanic or Latino	136	4.6%
Two or more races	93	3.2%
Black or African American	50	1.7%
Other race	47	1.6%
Asian	30	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.6%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	29.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	39.3%	26.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	12.2%	8.6%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 19.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	19.3%
Median income	$127,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 54.3%

$500k–$1M 26.8%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$376,800
Median rent / month	$1,156
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	98.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	55.5%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.4%
Electricity	3.4%
Fuel oil	17.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	769	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	29	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	93	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	188	17.4%
Households with children under 18	256	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	534	49.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	19.2%
Married	68.2%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.0%	10.5%
Divorced	6.6%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 21.0%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 31.2%

Graduate / professional 15.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	46.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	11.3%
Kindergarten	9	1.6%
Elementary school	236	41.5%
High school	144	25.4%
College / grad school	115	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Public administration 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Professional & management 7.2%

Retail trade 6.6%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.0%
Government	34.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	260	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	19.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,693	96.2%
Spanish	69	2.6%
Other Indo-European	37	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	23	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,623	93.7%
Born in same state	2,587	92.5%
Born in different state	1,943	69.4%
Foreign born	36	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	175	6.3%
Not a US citizen	111	63.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	836	29.9%
French	438	15.7%
Arab	107	3.8%
Polish	74	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	2.2%
Irish	44	1.6%
Dutch	20	0.7%
German	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08741

What city is ZIP code 08741 in?

ZIP code 08741 is primarily assigned to Pine Beach, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08741 in?

ZIP code 08741 falls within Ocean County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08741 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 08741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08741 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 08741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08741?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 08741 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 08741 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 08741 in?

ZIP code 08741 observes the EST timezone.