08736 ZIP Code
Manasquan, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08736 |
| City/Town: | Manasquan |
| County: | Monmouth |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,234 |
| Median Household Income: | $159,533 |
| Per Capita Income: | $68,347 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,232 |
| Median Home Value: | $778,000 |
| Land Area: | 4.7 sq miles
12.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1200, -74.0533 |
Population Information (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,234 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,809 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,425 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 575 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 520 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 937 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 887 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 786 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,260 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,182 | 8.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,121 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,300 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 921 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,691 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 839 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $778,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,590 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,232 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,266 | 84.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 966 | 15.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,723 | 89.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 543 | 10.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,529 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 100 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,061 | 11.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,251 | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 691 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,969 | 41.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,455 | 25.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08736 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $159,533 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $206,436 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $181,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $68,347 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,684 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,125 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 559 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,357 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,352 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,320 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 442 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,437 | 94.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 67 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 137 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 123 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 466 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 369 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 496 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 91 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 102 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 291 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08736 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 68 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 28 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 225 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 116 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 410 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 471 | 8.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 422 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 753 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 905 | 17.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,868 | 35.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08736 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,148 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 253 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 157 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 41 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,158 | 16.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08736 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 579 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 255 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 841 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 241 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 179 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 908 | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 999 | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,875 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 448 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 132 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 473 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.2% | 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 (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,999 | 98.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,179 | 92.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,034 | 22.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 235 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08736 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,221 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,652 | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,678 | 31.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 44 | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 56 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 0 | 0.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08736 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,398 | 86.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 284 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 201 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 68 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 81 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 54 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 93 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 43 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08736 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 380 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 659 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 922 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 377 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 565 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 648 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 978 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 714 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 989 | 15.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08736 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 220 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 884 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,580 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,139 | 34.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 398 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08736 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,835 | 91.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 307 | 5.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 114 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08736 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 62 | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,499 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,432 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,273 | 24.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08736 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 74 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 13 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 15 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 26 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 56 | 1.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 346 | 7.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,265 | 69.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 928 | 19.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08736 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,369 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,286 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,590 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,266 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,352 | 63.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,340 | 25.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 813 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,024 | 19.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,584 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,832 | 34.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08736 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,657 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,663 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,531 | 62.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 150 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 299 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,420 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08736 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,029 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 182 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 55 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,261 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 878 | 29.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 653 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,476 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 695 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,234 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 958 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 367 | 38.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 505 | 52.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08736 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,343 | 93.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 788 | 6.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 307 | 39.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 462 | 58.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 209 | 26.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08736 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,749 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 56 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 485 | 866.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 485 | 866.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 485 | 866.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 242 | 432.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 39.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 112 | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 66.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08736 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,659 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,132 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 527 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 200 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 264 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 55 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08736 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,266 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,166 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
Manasquan, NJ08736