Barnegat, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08005
Ocean County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,448
- 184/sq mi High-density area
- $93,584
- Median income Above-median income area
- $395,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Barnegat pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 184
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08005 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 08005 (Barnegat, NJ) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.3 in 2023 to 313.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barnegat, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 22,448 residents across 122.3 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,584 (23% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,923. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $395,800 (23% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,771; owner occupancy is 88.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ocean County, so 08005 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 08005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnegat, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08005.
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 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 08005, Barnegat, 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
22,448
Population
122.3
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08005?
51.0
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.8%
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?
$93,584
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$46,923
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08005 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Barnegat, 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)
$93,584 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
11,923housing units
11,923
Total Housing Units
11,028
Occupied Units
895
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,800
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,771
Median Rent
1996
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08005 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 184 |
| 2021 | +20.6% | 222 |
| 2022 | +23.0% | 273 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 287 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 314 |
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 333 business establishments in ZIP 08005, employing approximately 2,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,405,000.
333
Businesses
2,633
Employees
$117.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 70 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 08005 vs 08758 →
ZIP 08005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08050
Manahawkin (08050)
24,285 residents
- 08005
Barnegat (08005)
22,448 residents
- 08731
Forked River (08731)
20,009 residents
- 08734 7,651
Lanoka Harbor (08734)
7,651 residents
- 08758 7,043
Waretown (08758)
7,043 residents
- 08008 6,975
Beach Haven (08008)
6,975 residents
- 08092 3,673
West Creek (08092)
3,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08005 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08008
Beach Haven (08008)
$120,054 median income
- 08734
Lanoka Harbor (08734)
$116,000 median income
- 08050
Manahawkin (08050)
$115,676 median income
- 08092
West Creek (08092)
$110,509 median income
- 08731
Forked River (08731)
$98,582 median income
- 08758
Waretown (08758)
$96,900 median income
- 08005
Barnegat (08005)
$93,584 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08005 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08005, 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 (22,448 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 08005 in?
ZIP code 08005 (Barnegat) is located in Ocean County, New Jersey. Ocean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ocean-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08005?
ZIP code 08005 in Barnegat, NJ has a population of 22,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08005?
The median household income in ZIP 08005 is $93,584, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08005?
The median home value in ZIP 08005 is $395,800, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08005 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08005?
ZIP code 08005 has 333 business establishments employing approximately 2,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08005 are: Construction (70), Retail trade (40), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08005 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 08005?
In ZIP code 08005, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 08005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08005 is 27.8 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 08005?
In ZIP code 08005, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08005 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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