ZIP Code 08723
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Brick · Ocean County · New Jersey
- Population
- 31,641
- Median income
- $108,643
- Median home value
- $400,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 31.2 sq mi
1,013/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.7
New York
ZIP code 08723 in Brick, New Jersey has a population of 31,641. The median household income is $108,643, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $400,800, 44% above the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08723 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.2 square miles in Brick, Ocean County, New Jersey. The area is home to 31,641 residents, producing a population density of 1,013 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 08723 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08723 sits at $108,643 (11% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,615. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $400,800 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,695 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08723 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ocean County, so you can benchmark 08723 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 08723
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08723.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
142 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 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 08723, Brick, 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
31,641
Population
31.2
Area (sq mi)
1,013
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08723?
44.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
10.2%
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?
$108,643
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$51,615
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
14,016
Total Housing Units
13,015
Occupied Units
1,001
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$400,800
Median Home Value
-22% vs state
$1,695
Median Rent
1976
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08723 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 201 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 232 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 269 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 295 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 320 |
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 898 business establishments in ZIP 08723, employing approximately 10,870 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,076,000.
898
Businesses
10,870
Employees
$437.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 142 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 115 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.7% |
| Information | 14 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.9% |
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 08723 vs 08724 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08724 | Brick, NJ | 42,352 | 3.5 mi |
| 08738 | Mantoloking, NJ | 1,042 | 2.9 mi |
| 08742 | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | 24,405 | 3.9 mi |
| 08735 | Lavallette, NJ | 3,114 | 4.4 mi |
| 08753 | Toms River, NJ | 63,678 | 4.7 mi |
| 08720 | Allenwood, NJ | 843 | 6.9 mi |
| 08730 | Brielle, NJ | 4,774 | 5.2 mi |
| 08751 | Seaside Heights, NJ | 4,212 | 6.6 mi |
| 08736 | Manasquan, NJ | 12,578 | 6.0 mi |
| 08701 | Lakewood, NJ | 92,843 | 5.5 mi |
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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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