Ocean County, NJ ZIP Codes
New Jersey (NJ) · 33 ZIP codes · 28 cities
33
ZIP codes
648,998
population (2021)
+12.6%
pop change since 2010
34029
FIPS code
Ocean County ZIP code map
About Ocean County
Ocean County is located in New Jersey and contains 33 ZIP codes across 28 cities and communities.
The county's population was 648,998 as of 2021,
an increase of
12.6% from 576,567 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ocean County is 34029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 648,998 |
| 2010 population | 576,567 |
| Change | +12.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| FIPS code | 34029 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ocean County
Barnegat
Barnegat Light
Bayville
Beach Haven
Beachwood
Brick
Forked River
Island Heights
Jackson
Lakehurst
Lakewood
Lanoka Harbor
Lavallette
Little Egg Harbor Twp
Manahawkin
Manchester Township
Mantoloking
New Egypt
Normandy Beach
Ocean Gate
Pine Beach
Point Pleasant Beach
Seaside Heights
Seaside Park
Toms River
Tuckerton
Waretown
West Creek
ZIP codes for Ocean County, NJ (33)
Demographics & statistics
633,117
Population
41.7
Median age
$83,740
Median household income
$42,366
Per capita income
$454,296
Median home value
$1,600
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
241,836
Housing units
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22,455
Under 5
23,059
20,660
5–9
21,217
21,170
10–14
21,741
18,654
15–19
19,157
17,093
20–24
17,554
34,213
25–34
35,135
31,810
35–44
32,667
34,240
45–54
35,162
20,131
55–59
20,673
21,916
60–64
22,506
37,635
65–74
38,649
22,389
75–84
22,992
9,985
85+
10,254
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 155,210 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 477,907 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 141,904 | 26.1% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
2.9%
Other race
2.9%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 550,600 | 82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38,341 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 29,934 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 19,759 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 19,310 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 11,873 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,535 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
15.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 15.5% |
| Median income | $83,740 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
33.8%
$500k–$1M
24.0%
$1M+
8.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,296 |
| Median rent / month | $1,600 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 22.4% |
| Single-family detached | 80.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.1% |
| Electricity | 12.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 125,248 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 13,234 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 34,637 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 63,792 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 65,655 | 24.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 101,218 | 42.8% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.1% | 23.9% |
| Married | 55.6% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11,368 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 9,029 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 67,920 | 37.3% |
| High school | 34,022 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 37,930 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 18.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
13.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.9% |
| Retirement income | 34.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 31,896 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 587,603 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 22,323 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 12,024 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6,283 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 2,345 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 583,651 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 572,441 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 419,590 | 68.9% |
| Foreign born | 11,210 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 49,466 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 31,698 | 68.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 113,721 | 18% |
| Arab | 43,012 | 6.8% |
| French | 42,246 | 6.7% |
| Irish | 12,064 | 1.9% |
| English | 6,051 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,287 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 4,219 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 2,104 | 0.3% |
| German | 1,685 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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