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
- 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).
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 →
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
164 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
142 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
107 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07712?
40.4
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
18.6%
Foreign-Born
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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,200housing units
19,200
Total Housing Units
17,754
Occupied Units
1,446
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07712 vs 07755 →
ZIP 07712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07712
Asbury Park (07712)
39,158 residents
- 07753
Neptune (07753)
37,554 residents
- 07724
Eatontown (07724)
21,710 residents
- 07764 8,097
West Long Branch (07764)
8,097 residents
- 07755 6,363
Oakhurst (07755)
6,363 residents
- 07720 4,298
Bradley Beach (07720)
4,298 residents
- 07702 3,809
Shrewsbury (07702)
3,809 residents
- 07756 3,342
Ocean Grove (07756)
3,342 residents
- 07711 1,533
Allenhurst (07711)
1,533 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07712 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07702
Shrewsbury (07702)
$178,958 median income
- 07723
Deal (07723)
$160,000 median income
- 07755
Oakhurst (07755)
$134,338 median income
- 07764
West Long Branch (07764)
$114,271 median income
- 07711
Allenhurst (07711)
$112,404 median income
- 07724
Eatontown (07724)
$102,756 median income
- 07720
Bradley Beach (07720)
$97,005 median income
- 07712
Asbury Park (07712)
$96,725 median income
- 07753
Neptune (07753)
$95,712 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.
| 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.
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