Asbury Park, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07712

Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,158
1,274/sq mi High-density area
$96,725
Median income Above-median income area
$616,300
Median home value Above-median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

Asbury Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,274
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07712 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07712 (Asbury Park, NJ) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.1 in 2023 to 349.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 07712 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 39,158 residents across 30.7 square miles, a density of 1,274 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,725 (21% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,969. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $616,300 (19% above the average New Jersey ZIP), with only 48.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,603.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monmouth County, so 07712 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Top industries in ZIP 07712

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Asbury Park, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07712.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07712, Asbury Park, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

39,158

Population

30.7

Area (sq mi)

1,274

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07712?

40.4

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

18.6%

Foreign-Born

White 58.6%
African American 17.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$96,725

Median Household Income

-21% vs state ZIP avg

$59,969

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07712 ranks nationally

Asbury Park, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,725 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,200

Total Housing Units

17,754

Occupied Units

1,446

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.2%
Renter 51.8%

$616,300

Median Home Value

+19% vs state ZIP avg

$1,603

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07712 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 225
2021 +11.5% 251
2022 +16.5% 292
2023 +14.1% 333
2024 +4.9% 350

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,030 business establishments in ZIP 07712, employing approximately 13,320 people with a combined annual payroll of $767,323,000.

1,030

Businesses

13,320

Employees

$767.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 164 15.9%
Accommodation and food services 142 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 115 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 107 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 104 10.1%
Construction 89 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 5.2%
Manufacturing 46 4.5%
Wholesale trade 39 3.8%
Finance and insurance 30 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 2.5%
Educational services 18 1.8%
Information 16 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP 07712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07712 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07712 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07755 Oakhurst, NJ 6,363 2.0 mi
07711 Allenhurst, NJ 1,533 2.5 mi
07723 Deal, NJ 1,020 2.9 mi
07753 Neptune, NJ 37,554 2.6 mi
07724 Eatontown, NJ 21,710 3.6 mi
07764 West Long Branch, NJ 8,097 3.4 mi
07703 Fort Monmouth, NJ 690 4.6 mi
07702 Shrewsbury, NJ 3,809 5.3 mi
07756 Ocean Grove, NJ 3,342 3.5 mi
07720 Bradley Beach, NJ 4,298 3.9 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07712, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).

Similar population

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,158 here; floor ≥1,000).

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07712 in?

ZIP code 07712 (Asbury Park) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.

What is the population of ZIP code 07712?

ZIP code 07712 in Asbury Park, NJ has a population of 39,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 07712?

The median household income in ZIP 07712 is $96,725, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 07712?

The median home value in ZIP 07712 is $616,300, which is 122% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07712?

The largest racial group in ZIP 07712 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 07712?

ZIP code 07712 has 1,030 business establishments employing approximately 13,320 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 07712?

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07712 are: Retail trade (164), Accommodation and food services (142), Professional, scientific, and technical services (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 07712?

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07712 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 07712?

In ZIP code 07712, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 07712?

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07712 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07712?

In ZIP code 07712, approximately 48.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07712?

The poverty rate in ZIP code 07712 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP 07712's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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