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 High-density area
- $103,127
- Median income Above-median income area
- $411,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.6%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08724 (Brick, NJ) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.9 in 2023 to 319.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,129. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $411,000 (20% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,813; owner occupancy is 82.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ocean County, so 08724 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 08724
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brick, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08724.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 65
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08724?
45.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
7.2%
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?
$103,127
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
17,843housing units
17,843
Total Housing Units
16,734
Occupied Units
1,109
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$411,000
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 08701
Lakewood (08701)
92,843 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
- 07719 21,538
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
- 08750 3,528
Sea Girt (08750)
3,528 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08724 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08724 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
- 08750
Sea Girt (08750)
$134,167 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 08724 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08724, 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 (42,352 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 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.
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