08731 ZIP Code
Forked River, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08731 |
| City/Town: | Forked River |
| County: | Ocean |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,164 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,815 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,867 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,468 |
| Median Home Value: | $330,600 |
| Land Area: | 78.1 sq miles
202.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8599, -74.2927 |
Population Information (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,164 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,459 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,705 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,219 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 727 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,087 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,425 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,406 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,512 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,988 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,180 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,317 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,641 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,862 | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,227 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 573 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $330,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,016 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,468 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,454 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,014 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,155 | 84.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,299 | 15.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,300 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 418 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 694 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,102 | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,875 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,696 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,328 | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,187 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,815 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,763 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $117,873 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,867 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,048 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,475 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 573 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,744 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,810 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,189 | 20.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 462 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,170 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 284 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 87 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 132 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 437 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,054 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,207 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,096 | 14.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 510 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,771 | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 787 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08731 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 226 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 126 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 379 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 317 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 583 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,625 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,319 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,081 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 892 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 906 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08731 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,882 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 746 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 99 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,188 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08731 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 57 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,010 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 478 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 257 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,233 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 475 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 175 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 559 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,333 | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,036 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 731 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 549 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 582 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,251 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,256 | 81.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,827 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 908 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08731 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,444 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,580 | 42.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,787 | 33.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 218 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 89 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 76 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08731 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,159 | 96.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 155 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 23 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 22 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 109 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08731 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 569 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 948 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 926 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,339 | 24.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,933 | 31.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 980 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 552 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 90 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 131 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08731 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 308 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,020 | 21.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,813 | 50.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,975 | 20.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 352 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08731 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,408 | 87.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 112 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 617 | 7.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 144 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 68 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08731 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 290 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,171 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,320 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,673 | 31.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08731 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 455 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 76 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 87 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 348 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,077 | 29.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,755 | 38.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,278 | 17.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08731 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,128 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $945 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,016 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,454 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,514 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,628 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,303 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,212 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,074 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,476 | 41.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08731 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,019 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,042 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,746 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 408 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 719 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,292 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08731 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,688 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 143 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 80 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,642 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,252 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,571 | 33.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,274 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,126 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,159 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,774 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 106 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,270 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,398 | 50.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08731 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,613 | 92.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,227 | 5.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,008 | 82.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 208 | 17.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 100 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08731 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,803 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 187 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,361 | 727.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,361 | 727.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,361 | 727.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 500 | 267.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 11.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 8.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 657 | 351.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 12.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08731 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,375 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,570 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 889 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 453 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 114 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08731 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,454 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,097 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Forked River, NJ08731