ZIP Code 08733

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Lakehurst · Ocean County · New Jersey

Population
2,752

292/sq mi

Median income
$85,750

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$248,400

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 36

Land area
9.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 08733 in Lakehurst, New Jersey has a population of 2,752. The median household income is $85,750, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $248,400, 11% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08733 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.4 square miles in Lakehurst, Ocean County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,752 residents, producing a population density of 292 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 08733 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08733 sits at $85,750 (30% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $32,703. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $248,400 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,853 per month, and 60.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08733 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ocean County, so you can benchmark 08733 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 08733

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08733.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08733, Lakehurst, 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

2,752

Population

9.4

Area (sq mi)

292

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08733?

36.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 8.3%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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?

$85,750

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$32,703

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,124

Total Housing Units

1,069

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.5%
Renter 39.5%

$248,400

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,853

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 08733, employing approximately 1,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,789,000.

89

Businesses

1,186

Employees

$54.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 15 16.9%
Retail trade 10 11.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.0%
Construction 4 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%
Information 3 3.4%
Finance and insurance 3 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
08759 Manchester Township, NJ 33,263 3.7 mi
08527 Jackson, NJ 54,392 5.6 mi
08755 Toms River, NJ 25,302 5.5 mi
08757 Toms River, NJ 33,217 6.7 mi
08701 Lakewood, NJ 92,843 7.3 mi
08722 Beachwood, NJ 11,045 9.4 mi
07731 Howell, NJ 38,304 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08733 in?
ZIP code 08733 (Lakehurst) 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 08733?
ZIP code 08733 in Lakehurst, NJ has a population of 2,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08733?
The median household income in ZIP 08733 is $85,750, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08733?
The median home value in ZIP 08733 is $248,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08733 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08733?
ZIP code 08733 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08733?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08733 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08733?
In ZIP code 08733, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 08733?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08733 is 28.4 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 08733?
In ZIP code 08733, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08733 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lakehurst, NJ

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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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