08742 ZIP Code
Point Pleasant Beach, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08742 |
| City/Town: | Point Pleasant Beach |
| County: | Ocean |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,193 |
| Median Household Income: | $107,113 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,548 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,382 |
| Median Home Value: | $517,000 |
| Land Area: | 5.6 sq miles
14.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0808, -74.0591 |
Population Information (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,193 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,522 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,671 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 863 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,106 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,421 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,364 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,495 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,837 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,131 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,771 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,237 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,176 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,870 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,414 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 508 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $517,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,836 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,382 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,303 | 83.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,079 | 16.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,182 | 79.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,121 | 20.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,944 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 349 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 538 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,074 | 21.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,225 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,342 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,467 | 34.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,949 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08742 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $107,113 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $146,991 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,377 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,548 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,971 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,333 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 576 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,398 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,962 | 76.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,669 | 18.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 702 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,822 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 129 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 448 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 123 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 679 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 962 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,476 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,527 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,119 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 467 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 224 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 717 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08742 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 207 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 101 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 315 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 368 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 910 | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,123 | 10.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,517 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,382 | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,228 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,152 | 20.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08742 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,610 | 74.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 523 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 350 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 600 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 678 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,285 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08742 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 68 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,456 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 622 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 177 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,428 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 641 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 227 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,076 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,776 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,060 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,667 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 481 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 654 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 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 (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,654 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,934 | 83.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,328 | 25.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,355 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08742 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,315 | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,331 | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,828 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 250 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 245 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08742 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,735 | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 932 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 547 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 192 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 344 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 374 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 235 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08742 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 804 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 706 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 734 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,552 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,502 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,154 | 17.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,870 | 23.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 642 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,418 | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08742 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 158 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 604 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,104 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,473 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,116 | 25.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 927 | 7.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08742 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,181 | 89.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 62 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 767 | 7.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 235 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08742 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 412 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,991 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,522 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,378 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08742 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 124 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 24 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 49 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 530 | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,205 | 39.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,393 | 41.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 854 | 10.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08742 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,701 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,065 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,836 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,303 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,558 | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,972 | 19.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,811 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,262 | 22.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,803 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,389 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08742 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,895 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,721 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,047 | 55.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 908 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,968 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08742 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,691 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 370 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 301 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,880 | 33.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,362 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,778 | 31.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,731 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,059 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,009 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,946 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 822 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,032 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08742 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,946 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,079 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,325 | 43.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,594 | 51.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 447 | 14.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 160 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,082 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,111 | 1552.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,111 | 1552.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,111 | 1552.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 528 | 388.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 39 | 28.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,423 | 1046.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08742 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,330 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,629 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,701 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,910 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 607 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 113 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08742 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,303 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,783 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ08742