08005 ZIP Code
Barnegat, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08005 |
| City/Town: | Barnegat |
| County: | Ocean |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,578 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,425 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,250 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,694 |
| Median Home Value: | $315,300 |
| Land Area: | 53.5 sq miles
138.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.0 sq miles
12.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7558, -74.3066 |
Population Information (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,578 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,202 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,376 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 53.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 920 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,145 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,110 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,751 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,150 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,196 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,350 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,152 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,671 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,259 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,717 | 14.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,315 | 13.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 842 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $315,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,770 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,694 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,385 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,309 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,306 | 89.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,079 | 10.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,502 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 450 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 861 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,451 | 38.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,460 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,388 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,646 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,246 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,425 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,124 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,236 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,250 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,829 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,909 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 920 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,292 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,663 | 70.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,592 | 23.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 638 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,300 | 91.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 561 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 324 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 128 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,232 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 564 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,450 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 96 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 568 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 174 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 612 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08005 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 310 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 300 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 428 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 765 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 941 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,847 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,625 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,849 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,262 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,058 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08005 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,526 | 78.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 816 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 70 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,116 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08005 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 518 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 398 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 171 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,659 | 15.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 705 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 228 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 976 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 914 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,298 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 683 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 294 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,019 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,520 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,106 | 74.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,304 | 44.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 965 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08005 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,573 | 63.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,543 | 53.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,243 | 40.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 599 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 235 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 539 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08005 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,017 | 85.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 562 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 99 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 127 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 157 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 54 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 165 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 513 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08005 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 299 | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,332 | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,161 | 27.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,537 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,455 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,723 | 23.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 543 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 283 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 46 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 315 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08005 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 382 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,741 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,337 | 37.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,659 | 22.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 552 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08005 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,374 | 80.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 134 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 778 | 7.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 812 | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 225 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 62 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08005 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 244 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,476 | 33.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,308 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,357 | 22.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08005 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 283 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 310 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 252 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 588 | 6.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,838 | 30.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,261 | 45.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 774 | 8.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,087 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $967 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,770 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,385 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,161 | 59.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,631 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,111 | 10.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,620 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,740 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,339 | 51.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08005 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,376 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,047 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,347 | 61.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 253 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 565 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,809 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08005 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,145 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 309 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 271 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,711 | 33.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,454 | 28.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,400 | 27.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,072 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,953 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,485 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,485 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 346 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,360 | 30.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,779 | 62.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08005 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,907 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,544 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,580 | 62.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 906 | 35.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 599 | 23.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,071 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 220 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,507 | 685.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,507 | 685.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,507 | 685.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 433 | 196.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 30.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 33 | 15.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 271 | 123.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08005 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,658 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,874 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,784 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 591 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 467 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 355 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 371 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08005 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,385 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,980 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Barnegat, NJ08005