ZIP Code 08008

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Beach Haven · Ocean County · New Jersey

Population
6,975

247/sq mi

Median income
$120,054

▲ 57% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,165,400

▲ 319% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
64.1%

Median age 62.8

Land area
28.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 08008 in Beach Haven, New Jersey has a population of 6,975. The median household income is $120,054, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $1,165,400, 319% above the US average. 64.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.2 square miles in Beach Haven, Ocean County, New Jersey. The area is home to 6,975 residents, producing a population density of 247 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 08008 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08008 sits at $120,054 (2% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $101,770. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,165,400 (126% above the state average) with median rent at $1,917 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ocean County, so you can benchmark 08008 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 08008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08008.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08008, Beach Haven, 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

6,975

Population

28.2

Area (sq mi)

247

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08008?

62.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$120,054

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$101,770

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.1%

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

What does housing look like?

16,714

Total Housing Units

3,310

Occupied Units

13,404

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$1,165,400

Median Home Value

+126% vs state

$1,917

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

364

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+264%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08008 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 250
2021 +12.7% 282
2022 +15.5% 325
2023 +14.1% 371
2024 -1.7% 364

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 457 business establishments in ZIP 08008, employing approximately 3,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,948,000.

457

Businesses

3,122

Employees

$164.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 117 25.6%
Retail trade 106 23.2%
Construction 52 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 7.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 29 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 15 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.6%
Wholesale trade 8 1.8%
Finance and insurance 8 1.8%
Manufacturing 7 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.1%
Information 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
08092 West Creek, NJ 3,673 4.0 mi
08050 Manahawkin, NJ 24,285 5.9 mi
08005 Barnegat, NJ 22,448 10.9 mi
08006 Barnegat Light, NJ 518 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08008 in?
ZIP code 08008 (Beach Haven) 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 08008?
ZIP code 08008 in Beach Haven, NJ has a population of 6,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08008?
The median household income in ZIP 08008 is $120,054, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08008?
The median home value in ZIP 08008 is $1,165,400, which is 319% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08008 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08008?
ZIP code 08008 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 3,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08008 are: Accommodation and food services (117), Retail trade (106), Construction (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08008 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 08008?
In ZIP code 08008, 80.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.1% 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 08008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08008 is 31.7 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 08008?
In ZIP code 08008, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08008 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Beach Haven, NJ

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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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