PlainZIP

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
$93,584
Median income
$395,800
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,923. Poverty here runs at 7.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $395,800 (23% below the state average), median rent at $1,771 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ocean County, so you can benchmark 08005 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08005?

51.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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

$46,923

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08005 ranks nationally

Barnegat, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,584 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,923

Total Housing Units

11,028

Occupied Units

895

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$395,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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

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ZIP 08005 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 08005 ranks #2 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 08005 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 08005 ranks #7 of 7 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
08758 Waretown, NJ 7,043 4.9 mi
08050 Manahawkin, NJ 24,285 5.3 mi
08092 West Creek, NJ 3,673 7.7 mi
08731 Forked River, NJ 20,009 7.2 mi
08008 Beach Haven, NJ 6,975 10.9 mi
08734 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 7,651 10.4 mi

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Pop: 92,843
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Pop: 63,678
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Pop: 54,392
08724 standard
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Pop: 42,352
08759 standard
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Pop: 33,263
08757 standard
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Pop: 33,217

Related Areas

Ocean County Barnegat, NJ New Jersey

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.

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