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Avon By The Sea, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07717

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

1,901
1,727/sq mi
$122,635
Median income
$1,509,600
Median home value
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avon By The Sea pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,727
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07717 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07717 covers 1.1 square miles in Avon By The Sea, Monmouth County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,901 residents on file, a density of 1,727 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07717 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,635 (1% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $96,626. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.7%. Median home value sits at $1,509,600 (192% above the state average), median rent at $2,078 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 07717 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monmouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07717

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avon By The Sea, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07717.

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 07717, Avon By The Sea, 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

1,901

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

1,727

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07717?

54.4

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$122,635

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$96,626

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07717 ranks nationally

Avon By The Sea, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,635 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,256

Total Housing Units

928

Occupied Units

328

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$1,509,600

Median Home Value

+192% vs state

$2,078

Median Rent

1952

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

-11.3%

YoY Change (2021)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07717 have decreased 11.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -0.7% 198
2018 +10.6% 219
2019 +4.7% 230
2020 +17.4% 269
2021 -11.3% 239

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 07717, employing approximately 313 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,190,000.

59

Businesses

313

Employees

$17.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 17 28.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 16.9%
Retail trade 9 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.5%
Construction 3 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07717 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 07717 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07717 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 07717 ranks #4 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
07720 Bradley Beach, NJ 4,298 0.8 mi
07756 Ocean Grove, NJ 3,342 1.5 mi
07711 Allenhurst, NJ 1,533 3.3 mi
07762 Spring Lake, NJ 8,403 2.8 mi
07723 Deal, NJ 1,020 4.2 mi
07755 Oakhurst, NJ 6,363 5.0 mi
07719 Belmar, NJ 21,538 3.4 mi
08750 Sea Girt, NJ 3,528 4.2 mi
07753 Neptune, NJ 37,554 3.7 mi
07712 Asbury Park, NJ 39,158 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monmouth County

07728 standard
Freehold, NJ
Pop: 56,257
07726 standard
Englishtown, NJ
Pop: 42,508
07712 standard
Asbury Park, NJ
Pop: 39,158
07731 standard
Howell, NJ
Pop: 38,304
07753 standard
Neptune, NJ
Pop: 37,554
07740 standard
Long Branch, NJ
Pop: 31,038

Related Areas

Monmouth County Avon By The Sea, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07717 in? ▼
ZIP code 07717 (Avon By The Sea) 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 07717? ▼
ZIP code 07717 in Avon By The Sea, NJ has a population of 1,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07717? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07717 is $122,635, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07717? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07717 is $1,509,600, which is 443% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07717? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07717 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07717? ▼
ZIP code 07717 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07717? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07717 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07717? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07717 decreased by 11.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 07717? ▼
In ZIP code 07717, 86.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.5% 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 07717? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07717 is 31.0 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 07717? ▼
In ZIP code 07717, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07717? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07717 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.