08701 ZIP Code
Lakewood, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08701 |
| City/Town: | Lakewood |
| County: | Ocean |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 134,008 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,949 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,074 |
| Total Housing Units: | 33,283 |
| Median Home Value: | $412,600 |
| Land Area: | 24.7 sq miles
64.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0771, -74.1985 |
Population Information (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 134,008 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 66,792 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 67,216 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 18.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 22,264 | 16.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 19,639 | 14.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 16,404 | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 11,535 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 8,150 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 15,820 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 13,785 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,229 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,318 | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,161 | 2.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,644 | 5.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,558 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 2,501 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $412,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,623 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 33,283 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 30,816 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,467 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,914 | 51.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 14,902 | 48.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 56,016 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,406 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,175 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 17,144 | 30.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12,656 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,432 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,338 | 18.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,865 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,949 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,233 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,647 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,074 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 39,695 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 37,184 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,487 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 32,961 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 31,616 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,095 | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 3,452 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 118,381 | 88.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,219 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 411 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 901 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,771 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,317 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,273 | 7.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,418 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,280 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,371 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,657 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,594 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 935 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,851 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,828 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 4,994 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 5,310 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,023 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,594 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,830 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,857 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 23,387 | 62.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 5,399 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 669 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,108 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 579 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,273 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,020 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,784 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,151 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,060 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,498 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 524 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,384 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,464 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 15,036 | 40.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,155 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,424 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 662 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.3% | 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 (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 127,568 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 56,356 | 42.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 83,946 | 62.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,751 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 24,101 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 9,382 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,920 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,037 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 826 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,856 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,881 | 38.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 11,076 | 33.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,651 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,306 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,145 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,408 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,816 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 168 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,709 | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,827 | 20.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,603 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,555 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,116 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,961 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,836 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 293 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,215 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 756 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,291 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 11,334 | 34.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,471 | 19.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,829 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 7,602 | 22.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 22,654 | 73.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 574 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,740 | 21.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 743 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 54 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,646 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 12,620 | 41.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 13,339 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,211 | 7.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 437 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,302 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,329 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 915 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,726 | 10.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,228 | 26.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,949 | 31.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,028 | 6.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,662 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $989 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,623 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 4.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 4.15 | 2.38 |
Households (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 30,816 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 20,591 | 66.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 14,930 | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,198 | 10.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,237 | 20.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 16,603 | 53.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 9,561 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 4.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 5.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,187 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,859 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 21,804 | 58.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 698 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,532 | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,502 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 59,608 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 4,442 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 4,993 | 8.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28,673 | 48.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10,638 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,862 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 67,751 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,929 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 133,319 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,535 | 6.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 970 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,048 | 35.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,517 | 52.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 120,560 | 90.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,190 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,011 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,900 | 42.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,153 | 23.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 279 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 123,225 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 4,760 | 3.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,783 | 226.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,783 | 226.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,783 | 226.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,196 | 46.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 508 | 10.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 133 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,379 | 113.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 650 | 13.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 111,744 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 88,589 | 79.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 23,155 | 20.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,656 | 7.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 8,605 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 546 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 5,348 | 4.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 30,816 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 25,464 | 82.6% | 89.4% |
Lakewood, NJ08701