08733 ZIP Code — Lakehurst, NJ
Ocean County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08733 is located in Lakehurst, New Jersey, within Ocean County. It covers approximately 12.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/848.
About ZIP code 08733
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $79,025. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
2,855
population
12.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08733 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08733
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lakehurst | Acceptable |
| Lakehurst | Acceptable |
| Lakehurst | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08759 Manchester Township (4.6 mi)
08533 New Egypt (6.6 mi)
08527 Jackson (7.1 mi)
08511 Cookstown (7.4 mi)
08015 Browns Mills (8.6 mi)
08757 Toms River (9.1 mi)
08514 Cream Ridge (9.3 mi)
08641 Joint Base Mdl (9.4 mi)
08755 Toms River (10 mi)
08562 Wrightstown (10.7 mi)
08501 Allentown (11.4 mi)
08701 Lakewood (11.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,855 |
| Population density | 232 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0105 |
| Longitude | -74.4139 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/848 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 34.9% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 29.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 26.6% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 8.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,855
Population
232
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$79,025
Median household income
$31,152
Per capita income
$198,200
Median home value
$1,559
Median monthly rent
59.5%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
700
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
71
Under 5
76
63
5–9
68
90
10–14
95
122
15–19
130
75
20–24
79
162
25–34
172
214
35–44
227
180
45–54
192
92
55–59
97
113
60–64
120
141
65–74
151
51
75–84
55
9
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 590 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,265 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 417 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black or African American
6.5%
Asian
4.2%
Other race
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,142 | 68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 297 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 131 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 84 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 34.9% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 29.9% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 26.6% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 8.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
2.0%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $79,025 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
35.6%
$200k–$300k
29.9%
$300k–$500k
18.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,559 |
| Owner occupied | 59.5% |
| Renter occupied | 40.5% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 54.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.5% |
| Electricity | 6.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 28.3% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 456 | 44.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 118 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 169 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 290 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 310 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 301 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.6% | 36.8% |
| Married | 42.1% | 39.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
5.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 80 | 11.1% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 273 | 37.9% |
| High school | 167 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 175 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Retail trade
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Public administration
7.2%
Construction
7.1%
Professional & management
5.9%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Other services
2.5%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.8% |
| Service | 24.8% |
| Sales & office | 31.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.5% |
| Government | 24.1% |
| Self-employed | 1.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
31.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 201 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% |
| 18–64 years | 19.6% |
| 65 and over | 48.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 42.8% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,708 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 167 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 129 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 38 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,596 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,576 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 2,014 | 70.5% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 259 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 176 | 68.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 474 | 16.6% |
| French | 234 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 79 | 2.8% |
| English | 61 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 28 | 1% |
| Polish | 22 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.7% |
| German | 18 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08733
What city is ZIP code 08733 in?
ZIP code 08733 is primarily assigned to Lakehurst, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08733 in?
ZIP code 08733 falls within Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08733?
ZIP code 08733 has an estimated population of 2,855 residents, with a density of 232 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08733?
The median home value in ZIP code 08733 is $198,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08733?
The median household income in ZIP code 08733 is $79,025, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08733 in?
ZIP code 08733 observes the EST timezone.