ZIP Code 08006
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Barnegat Light · Ocean County · New Jersey
- Population
- 518
- Median income
- $125,417
- Median home value
- $1,107,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.3%
- Land area
- 1.9 sq mi
269/sq mi
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 298% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 62.7
New York
ZIP code 08006 in Barnegat Light, New Jersey has a population of 518. The median household income is $125,417, which is 64% above the national average. Median home value is $1,107,800, 298% above the US average. 73.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08006 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Barnegat Light, Ocean County, New Jersey. The area is home to 518 residents, producing a population density of 269 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08006 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08006 sits at $125,417 (3% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,301. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 20.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,107,800 (115% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ocean County, so you can benchmark 08006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08006.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08006, Barnegat Light, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
518
Population
1.9
Area (sq mi)
269
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08006?
62.7
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
13.8%
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?
$125,417
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$82,301
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,269
Total Housing Units
217
Occupied Units
1,052
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,107,800
Median Home Value
+115% vs state
1980
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2022)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08006 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.8% | 203 |
| 2019 | +2.0% | 207 |
| 2020 | +0.4% | 207 |
| 2021 | +19.5% | 248 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 278 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 08006, employing approximately 268 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,338,000.
58
Businesses
268
Employees
$13.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 20.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 15.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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