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Brick, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08724

Ocean County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

42,352
1,199/sq mi
$103,127
Median income
$411,000
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brick pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
1,199
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08724 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08724 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brick, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 42,352 residents across 35.3 square miles, a density of 1,199 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08724 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,127 (15% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,129. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $411,000 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,813 a month; 82.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08724, plus 6 more within Ocean County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 08724

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brick, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08724.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08724, 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

42,352

Population

35.3

Area (sq mi)

1,199

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08724?

45.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$103,127

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$51,129

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08724 ranks nationally

Brick, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,127 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,843

Total Housing Units

16,734

Occupied Units

1,109

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$411,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,813

Median Rent

1977

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)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08724 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 194
2021 +13.9% 221
2022 +17.1% 258
2023 +10.6% 286
2024 +11.8% 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 744 business establishments in ZIP 08724, employing approximately 12,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $725,366,000.

744

Businesses

12,182

Employees

$725.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 178 23.9%
Construction 115 15.5%
Retail trade 73 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 72 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 59 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.8%
Manufacturing 19 2.5%
Wholesale trade 18 2.4%
Finance and insurance 18 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.8%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Information 7 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 08724 vs 08723 →

ZIP 08724 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08724 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08724 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08724 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08723 Brick, NJ 31,641 3.5 mi
08742 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 24,405 2.9 mi
08720 Allenwood, NJ 843 3.5 mi
08730 Brielle, NJ 4,774 2.9 mi
08736 Manasquan, NJ 12,578 3.2 mi
08701 Lakewood, NJ 92,843 4.8 mi
08750 Sea Girt, NJ 3,528 4.8 mi
07719 Belmar, NJ 21,538 5.9 mi
08738 Mantoloking, NJ 1,042 5.5 mi
07762 Spring Lake, NJ 8,403 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ocean County

08701 standard
Lakewood, NJ
Pop: 92,843
08753 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 63,678
08527 standard
Jackson, NJ
Pop: 54,392
08759 standard
Manchester Township, NJ
Pop: 33,263
08757 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 33,217
08723 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 31,641

Related Areas

Ocean County Brick, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08724 in? ▼
ZIP code 08724 (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 08724? ▼
ZIP code 08724 in Brick, NJ has a population of 42,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08724? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08724 is $103,127, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08724? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08724 is $411,000, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08724? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08724 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08724? ▼
ZIP code 08724 has 744 business establishments employing approximately 12,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08724? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08724 are: Health care and social assistance (178), Construction (115), Retail trade (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08724? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08724 increased by 11.8% 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 08724? ▼
In ZIP code 08724, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 08724? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08724 is 27.3 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 08724? ▼
In ZIP code 08724, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08724? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08724 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.