Tuckerton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08087
Ocean County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,104
- 186/sq mi High-density area
- $91,677
- Median income Above-median income area
- $352,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tuckerton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 186
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08087 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 08087 (Tuckerton, NJ) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.8 in 2023 to 367.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08087 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tuckerton, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 24,104 residents across 129.3 square miles, a density of 186 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08087 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,677 (25% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,877. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $352,000 (32% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,856; owner occupancy is 83.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ocean County, so 08087 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 08087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tuckerton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08087.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 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 08087, Tuckerton, 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
24,104
Population
129.3
Area (sq mi)
186
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08087?
49.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
4.0%
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?
$91,677
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$49,877
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08087 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Tuckerton, 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)
$91,677 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
12,972housing units
12,972
Total Housing Units
10,722
Occupied Units
2,250
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,000
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,856
Median Rent
1987
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
368
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+268%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08087 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +268% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 208 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 248 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 297 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 329 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 368 |
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 391 business establishments in ZIP 08087, employing approximately 3,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,654,000.
391
Businesses
3,010
Employees
$110.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 68 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
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 08087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08205
Absecon (08205)
28,626 residents
- 08050
Manahawkin (08050)
24,285 residents
- 08087
Tuckerton (08087)
24,104 residents
- 08092 3,673
West Creek (08092)
3,673 residents
- 08241 1,103
Port Republic (08241)
1,103 residents
- 08224 573
New Gretna (08224)
573 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08087 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08241
Port Republic (08241)
$123,438 median income
- 08050
Manahawkin (08050)
$115,676 median income
- 08092
West Creek (08092)
$110,509 median income
- 08224
New Gretna (08224)
$96,250 median income
- 08205
Absecon (08205)
$93,370 median income
- 08087
Tuckerton (08087)
$91,677 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08087 ranks #6 of 6 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 08087, 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 (24,104 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 08087 in?
ZIP code 08087 (Tuckerton) 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 08087?
ZIP code 08087 in Tuckerton, NJ has a population of 24,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08087?
The median household income in ZIP 08087 is $91,677, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08087?
The median home value in ZIP 08087 is $352,000, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08087 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08087?
ZIP code 08087 has 391 business establishments employing approximately 3,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08087 are: Construction (68), Other services (except public administration) (58), Retail trade (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08087?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08087 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 268%. 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 08087?
In ZIP code 08087, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 08087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08087 is 33.8 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 08087?
In ZIP code 08087, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08087 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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