Brick, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08723
Ocean County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,641
- 1,013/sq mi High-density area
- $108,643
- Median income Above-median income area
- $400,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brick pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,013
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08723 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 08723 (Brick, NJ) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.7 in 2023 to 320.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08723 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brick, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 31,641 residents across 31.2 square miles, a density of 1,013 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08723 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,643 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,615. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $400,800 (22% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,695; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ocean County, so 08723 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 08723
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brick, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$51,615
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08723 ranks nationally
Brick, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$108,643 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,016housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 08723 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08701
Lakewood (08701)
92,843 residents
- 08753
Toms River (08753)
63,678 residents
- 08724
Brick (08724)
42,352 residents
- 08723 31,641
Brick (08723)
31,641 residents
- 08742 24,405
Point Pleasant Beach (08742)
24,405 residents
- 08736 12,578
Manasquan (08736)
12,578 residents
- 08730 4,774
Brielle (08730)
4,774 residents
- 08751 4,212
Seaside Heights (08751)
4,212 residents
- 08735 3,114
Lavallette (08735)
3,114 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08723 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08723 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08738
Mantoloking (08738)
$250,000 median income
- 08720
Allenwood (08720)
$224,671 median income
- 08736
Manasquan (08736)
$174,097 median income
- 08730
Brielle (08730)
$172,250 median income
- 08742
Point Pleasant Beach (08742)
$123,152 median income
- 08723
Brick (08723)
$108,643 median income
- 08753
Toms River (08753)
$105,224 median income
- 08724
Brick (08724)
$103,127 median income
- 08751 $77,448
Seaside Heights (08751)
$77,448 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08723 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08723, 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 (31,641 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 08723 in?
ZIP code 08723 (Brick) 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 08723?
ZIP code 08723 in Brick, NJ has a population of 31,641 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08723?
The median household income in ZIP 08723 is $108,643, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08723?
The median home value in ZIP 08723 is $400,800, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08723?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08723 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08723?
ZIP code 08723 has 898 business establishments employing approximately 10,870 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08723?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08723 are: Health care and social assistance (149), Retail trade (142), Construction (115). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08723?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08723 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 08723?
In ZIP code 08723, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 08723?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08723 is 29.3 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 08723?
In ZIP code 08723, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08723?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08723 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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