Allenwood, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08720
Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 843
- 233/sq mi High-density area
- $224,671
- Median income Above-median income area
- $785,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Allenwood pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 233
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08720 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08720 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allenwood, Monmouth County, New Jersey, home to just 843 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 233 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08720 skews affluent, with a median household income of $224,671 (84% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,416. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $785,900 (52% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 94.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monmouth County, so 08720 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 08720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allenwood, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08720.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 08720, Allenwood, 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
843
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
233
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08720?
45.5
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$224,671
Median Household Income
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$76,416
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 08720 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Allenwood, 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)
$224,671 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
244housing units
244
Total Housing Units
216
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$785,900
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 08720, employing approximately 303 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,453,000.
39
Businesses
303
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08720 vs 08736 →
ZIP 08720 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08724
Brick (08724)
42,352 residents
- 07731
Howell (07731)
38,304 residents
- 07753
Neptune (07753)
37,554 residents
- 08723
Brick (08723)
31,641 residents
- 08742
Point Pleasant Beach (08742)
24,405 residents
- 07719
Belmar (07719)
21,538 residents
- 08736 12,578
Manasquan (08736)
12,578 residents
- 07762 8,403
Spring Lake (07762)
8,403 residents
- 08730 4,774
Brielle (08730)
4,774 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08720 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08720 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08720
Allenwood (08720)
$224,671 median income
- 08736
Manasquan (08736)
$174,097 median income
- 08730
Brielle (08730)
$172,250 median income
- 08750
Sea Girt (08750)
$134,167 median income
- 07731
Howell (07731)
$134,056 median income
- 08742
Point Pleasant Beach (08742)
$123,152 median income
- 07719
Belmar (07719)
$119,828 median income
- 07762
Spring Lake (07762)
$116,295 median income
- 08723
Brick (08723)
$108,643 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08720 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08736 | Manasquan, NJ | 12,578 | 2.2 mi |
| 07719 | Belmar, NJ | 21,538 | 2.6 mi |
| 08750 | Sea Girt, NJ | 3,528 | 3.0 mi |
| 08724 | Brick, NJ | 42,352 | 3.5 mi |
| 08730 | Brielle, NJ | 4,774 | 3.1 mi |
| 07762 | Spring Lake, NJ | 8,403 | 3.6 mi |
| 08742 | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | 24,405 | 4.5 mi |
| 07753 | Neptune, NJ | 37,554 | 5.4 mi |
| 08723 | Brick, NJ | 31,641 | 6.9 mi |
| 07731 | Howell, NJ | 38,304 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08720, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 08720 in?
ZIP code 08720 (Allenwood) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08720?
ZIP code 08720 in Allenwood, NJ has a population of 843 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08720?
The median household income in ZIP 08720 is $224,671, which is 195% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08720?
The median home value in ZIP 08720 is $785,900, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08720?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08720 is White at 89.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08720?
ZIP code 08720 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08720?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08720 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08720?
In ZIP code 08720, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.5% 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 08720?
In ZIP code 08720, 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 08720?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08720 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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