08751 ZIP Code — Seaside Heights, NJ

Ocean County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08751 is located in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, within Ocean County. It covers approximately 1.31 square miles and serves a population of 3,609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/848/908.

About ZIP code 08751

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $547,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $77,641. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08751 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,609

population

1.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08751 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08751

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08751. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seaside Heights	Acceptable
Seaside Heights	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08735 Lavallette (2.2 mi) 08752 Seaside Park (2.8 mi) 08741 Pine Beach (4.6 mi) 08753 Toms River (4.8 mi) 08738 Mantoloking (5.4 mi) 08722 Beachwood (6.5 mi) 08723 Brick (6.8 mi) 08734 Lanoka Harbor (7.5 mi) 08721 Bayville (7.5 mi) 08755 Toms River (8.5 mi) 08757 Toms River (9.1 mi) 08742 Point Pleasant Beach (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,609
Population density	2,755 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	1.31 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.9493
Longitude	-74.0818
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	732/848/908

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	26.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	10.5%	8.6%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,609

Population

2,755

People per sq mi

56.4

Median age

$77,641

Median household income

$53,543

Per capita income

$547,900

Median home value

$1,321

Median monthly rent

60.5%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

4,530

Housing units

39.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

120

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

239

35–44

188

293

45–54

232

239

55–59

188

216

60–64

171

394

65–74

311

136

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	446	12.4%
18 and over	3,163	87.6%
65 and over	1,032	28.6%
Median age	56.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 4.3%

Two or more races 1%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,372	89%
Hispanic or Latino	179	4.7%
Other race	163	4.3%
Two or more races	37	1%
Asian	28	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	26.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	10.5%	8.6%	14.8%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 17.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	17.4%
Median income	$77,641

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 32.6%

$500k–$1M 49.6%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$547,900
Median rent / month	$1,321
Owner occupied	60.5%
Renter occupied	39.5%
Vacant	64.4%
Single-family detached	54.3%
Large apartment buildings	7.1%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	14.6%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	25.8%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	7.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.4%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	659	35.1%
Cohabiting couple	242	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	519	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	457	24.3%
Households with children under 18	215	11.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	720	38.4%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	23.3%
Married	43.5%	47.3%
Separated	6.0%	2.0%
Widowed	2.8%	12.7%
Divorced	11.4%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	39.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	18.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	212	36.3%
High school	101	17.3%
College / grad school	164	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Retail trade 12.0%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Public administration 9.2%

Professional & management 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Construction 4.7%

Information 4.2%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.7%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	5.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 42.8%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,486	96.6%
Spanish	75	2.2%
Other Indo-European	60	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,381	93.7%
Born in same state	3,341	92.6%
Born in different state	2,414	66.9%
Foreign born	40	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	228	6.3%
Not a US citizen	151	66.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	559	15.5%
French	139	3.9%
German	84	2.3%
Arab	72	2%
Irish	47	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1%
Dutch	12	0.3%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.0%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08751

What city is ZIP code 08751 in?

ZIP code 08751 is primarily assigned to Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08751 in?

ZIP code 08751 falls within Ocean County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08751 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 08751 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08751?

23% of residents in ZIP code 08751 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08751 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 08751 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08751?

The median home value in ZIP code 08751 is $547,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 08751 in?

ZIP code 08751 observes the EST timezone.