08006 ZIP Code — Barnegat Light, NJ

Ocean County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08006 is located in Barnegat Light, New Jersey, within Ocean County. It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of 435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.

About ZIP code 08006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $921,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($93,958) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 66% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08006 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

435

population

0.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barnegat Light	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	435
Population density	524 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	0.83 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	39.7534
Longitude	-74.1086
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	29.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	26.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	8.5%	8.6%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

435

Population

524

People per sq mi

60.9

Median age

$93,958

Median household income

$55,214

Per capita income

$921,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

17.3%

Unemployment

1,251

Housing units

73.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

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	75	17.2%
18 and over	360	82.8%
65 and over	187	43.0%
Median age	60.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.7%

Asian 18.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	336	74.7%
Asian	84	18.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	3.3%
Other race	15	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	29.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	26.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	8.5%	8.6%	14.8%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k+ 12.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	20.9%
$200k+	12.9%
Median income	$93,958

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 54.3%

$1M+ 39.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$921,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	84.1%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	22.3%
4 bedrooms	46.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.6%
Electricity	9.5%
Fuel oil	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	43	21.4%
Households with children under 18	31	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	69.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	2.7%
Married	65.3%	74.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	19.8%
Divorced	13.7%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 9.1%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 43.6%

Graduate / professional 29.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	73.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	67.9%
High school	22	28.2%
College / grad school	3	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.1%

Retail trade 17.1%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	39.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.2%
Carpool	22.5%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.7%
Retirement income	53.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	11.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	15.3%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	9.9%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	76.2%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	6.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.1%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	435	100.0%
Spanish	4	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	364	83.7%
Born in same state	344	79.1%
Born in different state	209	48.0%
Foreign born	20	4.6%
Naturalized citizen	71	16.3%
Not a US citizen	69	97.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	71	16.3%
French	69	15.9%
English	12	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	2.8%
Irish	6	1.4%
Polish	6	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08006

What city is ZIP code 08006 in?

ZIP code 08006 is primarily assigned to Barnegat Light, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08006 in?

ZIP code 08006 falls within Ocean County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08006 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 08006 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 08006 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 08006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08006?

73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 08006 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 08006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 08006 in?

ZIP code 08006 observes the EST timezone.