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Barnegat Light, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08006

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

518
269/sq mi
$125,417
Median income
$1,107,800
Median home value
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barnegat Light pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
269
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08006 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barnegat Light, Ocean County, New Jersey, home to just 518 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 269 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08006 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $1,107,800 (115% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 94.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 08006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnegat Light, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08006.

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 08006, Barnegat Light, 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

518

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

269

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08006?

62.7

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 15.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 08006 ranks nationally

Barnegat Light, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,417 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 80.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.3%

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

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08006 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 08006 ranks #6 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 08006 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 08006 ranks the highest of 6 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
08752 Seaside Park, NJ 2,074 6.5 mi
08758 Waretown, NJ 7,043 7.0 mi
08734 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 7,651 8.3 mi
08050 Manahawkin, NJ 24,285 8.2 mi
08008 Beach Haven, NJ 6,975 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ocean County

08701 standard
Lakewood, NJ
Pop: 92,843
08753 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 63,678
08527 standard
Jackson, NJ
Pop: 54,392
08724 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 42,352
08759 standard
Manchester Township, NJ
Pop: 33,263
08757 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 33,217

Related Areas

Ocean County Barnegat Light, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08006 in? ▼
ZIP code 08006 (Barnegat Light) 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 08006? ▼
ZIP code 08006 in Barnegat Light, NJ has a population of 518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08006 is $125,417, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08006 is $1,107,800, which is 298% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08006 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08006? ▼
ZIP code 08006 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08006 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (9), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08006 increased by 12.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 08006? ▼
In ZIP code 08006, 80.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08006? ▼
In ZIP code 08006, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08006 is 5.9% 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.