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Brielle, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08730

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

4,774
1,050/sq mi
$172,250
Median income
$849,100
Median home value
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brielle pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,050
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08730 covers 4.5 square miles in Brielle, Monmouth County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,774 residents on file, a density of 1,050 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08730 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,250 (41% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $84,616. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $849,100 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $2,726 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 08730 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monmouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brielle, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08730.

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 08730, Brielle, 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

4,774

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

1,050

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08730?

45.2

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$172,250

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$84,616

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08730 ranks nationally

Brielle, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$172,250 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,135

Total Housing Units

1,901

Occupied Units

234

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$849,100

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$2,726

Median Rent

1964

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08730 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 214
2021 +11.5% 239
2022 +22.7% 293
2023 +2.1% 299
2024 +10.5% 330

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 163 business establishments in ZIP 08730, employing approximately 1,534 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,807,000.

163

Businesses

1,534

Employees

$74.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 20 12.3%
Retail trade 16 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.8%
Finance and insurance 9 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.3%
Wholesale trade 5 3.1%
Educational services 5 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.5%

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 08730 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 08730 ranks #8 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 08730 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 08730 ranks #4 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
08736 Manasquan, NJ 12,578 1.1 mi
08742 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 24,405 1.7 mi
08750 Sea Girt, NJ 3,528 2.3 mi
08724 Brick, NJ 42,352 2.9 mi
08720 Allenwood, NJ 843 3.1 mi
07719 Belmar, NJ 21,538 4.4 mi
07762 Spring Lake, NJ 8,403 3.6 mi
08738 Mantoloking, NJ 1,042 5.8 mi
08723 Brick, NJ 31,641 5.2 mi
07753 Neptune, NJ 37,554 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monmouth County

07728 standard
Freehold, NJ
Pop: 56,257
07726 standard
Englishtown, NJ
Pop: 42,508
07712 standard
Asbury Park, NJ
Pop: 39,158
07731 standard
Howell, NJ
Pop: 38,304
07753 standard
Neptune, NJ
Pop: 37,554
07740 standard
Long Branch, NJ
Pop: 31,038

Related Areas

Monmouth County Brielle, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08730 in? ▼
ZIP code 08730 (Brielle) 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 08730? ▼
ZIP code 08730 in Brielle, NJ has a population of 4,774 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08730? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08730 is $172,250, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08730? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08730 is $849,100, which is 205% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08730? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08730 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08730? ▼
ZIP code 08730 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 1,534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08730? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08730 are: Construction (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08730? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08730 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 08730? ▼
In ZIP code 08730, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 08730? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08730 is 29.9 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 08730? ▼
In ZIP code 08730, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08730? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08730 is 1.3% 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.