07756 ZIP Code — Ocean Grove, NJ

Monmouth County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07756 is located in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, within Monmouth County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/848.

About ZIP code 07756

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $771,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

The gap between median ($72,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07756 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,246

population

0.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ocean Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07720 Bradley Beach (0.8 mi) 07717 Avon By The Sea (1.5 mi) 07711 Allenhurst (1.9 mi) 07715 Belmar (2.5 mi) 07723 Deal (2.7 mi) 07712 Asbury Park (3.2 mi) 07753 Neptune (3.5 mi) 07755 Oakhurst (3.6 mi) 07762 Spring Lake (4.4 mi) 07719 Belmar (4.7 mi) 07764 West Long Branch (5.4 mi) 07740 Long Branch (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,246
Population density	8,773 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	0.37 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.2124
Longitude	-74.0079
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	36.4%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	24.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	15.2%	20.5%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,246

Population

8,773

People per sq mi

61.6

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$71,408

Per capita income

$771,700

Median home value

$1,324

Median monthly rent

51.3%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,957

Housing units

67.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

180

25–34

216

161

35–44

193

137

45–54

164

107

55–59

129

343

60–64

411

294

65–74

351

75–84

105

85+

125

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	3.2%
18 and over	3,142	96.8%
65 and over	1,055	32.5%
Median age	61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Other race 5.1%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 1.2%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,948	86.2%
Hispanic or Latino	175	5.1%
Other race	175	5.1%
Black or African American	59	1.7%
Asian	41	1.2%
Two or more races	23	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	24.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	31.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	15.2%	20.5%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 42.9%

$1M+ 33.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$771,700
Median rent / month	$1,324
Owner occupied	51.3%
Renter occupied	48.7%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	51.2%
Large apartment buildings	9.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	1.8%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	62.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	20.9%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	23.0%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	48.2%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	7.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.4%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	686	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	224	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	285	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	643	35.0%
Households with children under 18	82	4.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	756	41.1%
Average household size	1.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	31.6%
Married	53.7%	39.3%
Separated	0.6%	3.6%
Widowed	2.2%	16.3%
Divorced	13.2%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 10.1%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 36.6%

Graduate / professional 30.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	67.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	16.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	3.7%
High school	16	6.6%
College / grad school	178	73.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Professional & management 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Retail trade 6.3%

Construction 6.2%

Information 5.4%

Other services 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.2%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.2%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	11.2%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	21.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.4%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.8%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,167	97.6%
Spanish	23	0.7%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,947	90.8%
Born in same state	2,928	90.2%
Born in different state	1,606	49.5%
Foreign born	19	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	299	9.2%
Not a US citizen	201	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	870	26.8%
French	509	15.7%
Arab	108	3.3%
English	40	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	29	0.9%
Dutch	22	0.7%
Polish	15	0.5%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.6%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07756

What city is ZIP code 07756 in?

ZIP code 07756 is primarily assigned to Ocean Grove, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07756 in?

ZIP code 07756 falls within Monmouth County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07756?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 07756 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 07756 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 07756 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 07756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07756?

The median home value in ZIP code 07756 is $771,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 07756 in?

ZIP code 07756 observes the EST timezone.