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Lavallette, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08735

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

3,114
693/sq mi
$76,974
Median income
$872,300
Median home value
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lavallette pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
693
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08735 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08735 covers 4.5 square miles in Lavallette, Ocean County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,114 residents on file, a density of 693 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08735 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,974 (37% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $81,493. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $872,300 for a typical home value (69% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,026 a month; 81.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 08735

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lavallette, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08735.

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 08735, Lavallette, 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

3,114

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

693

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08735?

62.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

How ZIP 08735 ranks nationally

Lavallette, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,974 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.4%

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

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$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

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ZIP 08735 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 08735 ranks #7 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 08735 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 08735 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
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

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
08724 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 42,352
08759 standard
Manchester Township, NJ
Pop: 33,263
08757 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 33,217

Related Areas

Ocean County Lavallette, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08735 in? ▼
ZIP code 08735 (Lavallette) 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 08735? ▼
ZIP code 08735 in Lavallette, NJ has a population of 3,114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08735? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08735 is $76,974, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08735? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08735 is $872,300, which is 214% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08735? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08735 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08735? ▼
ZIP code 08735 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08735? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08735 are: Accommodation and food services (30), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08735? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08735 increased by 21.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 08735? ▼
In ZIP code 08735, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08735? ▼
In ZIP code 08735, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08735? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08735 is 4.8% 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.