Eatontown, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07724
Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,710
- 675/sq mi High-density area
- $102,756
- Median income Above-median income area
- $522,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eatontown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 675
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07724 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 07724 (Eatontown, NJ) rose +16.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.0 in 2023 to 298.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07724 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eatontown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 21,710 residents across 32.2 square miles, a density of 675 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07724 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,756 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,846. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $522,100 (1% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,655; 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, 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 07724 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 07724
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eatontown, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07724.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
120 establishments
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 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 07724, Eatontown, 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
21,710
Population
32.2
Area (sq mi)
675
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07724?
47.6
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
19.7%
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?
$102,756
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$58,846
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07724 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Eatontown, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,756 38th percentile higher than 38% of 565 New Jersey 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
10,204housing units
10,204
Total Housing Units
9,853
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$522,100
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,655
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
+16.6%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07724 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 182 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 202 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 228 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 256 |
| 2024 | +16.6% | 298 |
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 981 business establishments in ZIP 07724, employing approximately 21,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,540,126,000.
981
Businesses
21,160
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 136 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 120 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 77 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 4.0% |
| Information | 17 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.1% |
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 07724 vs 07702 →
ZIP 07724 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
- 07740
Long Branch (07740)
31,038 residents
- 07701
Red Bank (07701)
23,813 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
- 07739 5,938
Little Silver (07739)
5,938 residents
- 07757 5,356
Oceanport (07757)
5,356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07724 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07724 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07739
Little Silver (07739)
$240,853 median income
- 07702
Shrewsbury (07702)
$178,958 median income
- 07755
Oakhurst (07755)
$134,338 median income
- 07757
Oceanport (07757)
$126,094 median income
- 07764
West Long Branch (07764)
$114,271 median income
- 07701
Red Bank (07701)
$112,143 median income
- 07724
Eatontown (07724)
$102,756 median income
- 07712
Asbury Park (07712)
$96,725 median income
- 07753 $95,712
Neptune (07753)
$95,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07724 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07702 | Shrewsbury, NJ | 3,809 | 2.0 mi |
| 07703 | Fort Monmouth, NJ | 690 | 2.0 mi |
| 07701 | Red Bank, NJ | 23,813 | 4.4 mi |
| 07764 | West Long Branch, NJ | 8,097 | 3.1 mi |
| 07712 | Asbury Park, NJ | 39,158 | 3.6 mi |
| 07757 | Oceanport, NJ | 5,356 | 3.3 mi |
| 07739 | Little Silver, NJ | 5,938 | 3.3 mi |
| 07740 | Long Branch, NJ | 31,038 | 4.4 mi |
| 07755 | Oakhurst, NJ | 6,363 | 3.6 mi |
| 07753 | Neptune, NJ | 37,554 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07724, 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 (21,710 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 07724 in?
ZIP code 07724 (Eatontown) 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 07724?
ZIP code 07724 in Eatontown, NJ has a population of 21,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07724?
The median household income in ZIP 07724 is $102,756, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07724?
The median home value in ZIP 07724 is $522,100, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07724?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07724 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07724?
ZIP code 07724 has 981 business establishments employing approximately 21,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07724?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07724 are: Health care and social assistance (149), Retail trade (136), Professional, scientific, and technical services (120). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07724?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07724 increased by 16.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 07724?
In ZIP code 07724, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 07724?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07724 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07724?
In ZIP code 07724, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07724?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07724 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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