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 High-density area
- $76,974
- Median income Near-median income area
- $872,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,493. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $872,300 (69% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,026.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ocean County, so 08735 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 08735
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lavallette, NJ
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$81,493
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 08735 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Lavallette, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,974 14th percentile higher than 14% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,186housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 08735 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08753
Toms River (08753)
63,678 residents
- 08723
Brick (08723)
31,641 residents
- 08742 24,405
Point Pleasant Beach (08742)
24,405 residents
- 08736 12,578
Manasquan (08736)
12,578 residents
- 08730 4,774
Brielle (08730)
4,774 residents
- 08751 4,212
Seaside Heights (08751)
4,212 residents
- 08735 3,114
Lavallette (08735)
3,114 residents
- 08741 2,488
Pine Beach (08741)
2,488 residents
- 08740 2,010
Ocean Gate (08740)
2,010 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08735 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08735 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
- 08736
Manasquan (08736)
$174,097 median income
- 08730
Brielle (08730)
$172,250 median income
- 08741
Pine Beach (08741)
$143,094 median income
- 08742
Point Pleasant Beach (08742)
$123,152 median income
- 08732
Island Heights (08732)
$110,000 median income
- 08723
Brick (08723)
$108,643 median income
- 08753
Toms River (08753)
$105,224 median income
- 08751 $77,448
Seaside Heights (08751)
$77,448 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08735, 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 (3,114 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 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.
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