ZIP Code 08735
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Lavallette · Ocean County · New Jersey
- Population
- 3,114
- Median income
- $76,974
- Median home value
- $872,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.4%
- Land area
- 4.5 sq mi
693/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 214% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 62.9
New York
ZIP code 08735 in Lavallette, New Jersey has a population of 3,114. The median household income is $76,974, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $872,300, 214% above the US average. 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08735 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.5 square miles in Lavallette, Ocean County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,114 residents, producing a population density of 693 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 08735 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08735 sits at $76,974 (37% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $81,493. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $872,300 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $2,026 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08735 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ocean County, so you can benchmark 08735 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 08735
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08735.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08735, Lavallette, 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
3,114
Population
4.5
Area (sq mi)
693
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08735?
62.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
4.5%
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?
$76,974
Median Household Income
-37% vs state
$81,493
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
7,186
Total Housing Units
2,032
Occupied Units
5,154
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$872,300
Median Home Value
+69% vs state
$2,026
Median Rent
1971
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
+21.2%
YoY Change (2023)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08735 have increased 21.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.4% | 249 |
| 2020 | +5.5% | 262 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 288 |
| 2022 | +8.0% | 311 |
| 2023 | +21.2% | 377 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 08735, employing approximately 619 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,387,000.
128
Businesses
619
Employees
$41.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 23.4% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 22.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.3% |
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 08735 vs 08751 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08751 | Seaside Heights, NJ | 4,212 | 2.5 mi |
| 08738 | Mantoloking, NJ | 1,042 | 2.8 mi |
| 08753 | Toms River, NJ | 63,678 | 4.4 mi |
| 08723 | Brick, NJ | 31,641 | 4.4 mi |
| 08742 | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | 24,405 | 6.8 mi |
| 08732 | Island Heights, NJ | 1,484 | 4.8 mi |
| 08740 | Ocean Gate, NJ | 2,010 | 4.9 mi |
| 08730 | Brielle, NJ | 4,774 | 8.5 mi |
| 08741 | Pine Beach, NJ | 2,488 | 6.0 mi |
| 08736 | Manasquan, NJ | 12,578 | 9.5 mi |
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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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