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Manasquan, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08736

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

12,578
1,050/sq mi
$174,097
Median income
$880,900
Median home value
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manasquan 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 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,050
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08736 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manasquan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, home to 12,578 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 1,050 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08736 skews affluent, with a median household income of $174,097 (43% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $86,930. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. Median home value sits at $880,900 (71% above the state average), median rent at $2,102 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.5%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08736, plus 6 more within Monmouth County, give a clearer read than the 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 08736

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manasquan, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08736.

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 08736, Manasquan, 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

12,578

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

1,050

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08736?

46.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$174,097

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$86,930

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08736 ranks nationally

Manasquan, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$174,097 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 80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,080

Total Housing Units

5,214

Occupied Units

866

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$880,900

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$2,102

Median Rent

1967

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

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

355

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+255%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08736 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 221
2021 +10.1% 244
2022 +16.0% 283
2023 +13.9% 322
2024 +10.2% 355

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 629 business establishments in ZIP 08736, employing approximately 6,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $475,918,000.

629

Businesses

6,546

Employees

$475.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 93 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 71 11.3%
Retail trade 67 10.7%
Construction 66 10.5%
Finance and insurance 53 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 43 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.6%
Wholesale trade 28 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.8%
Manufacturing 11 1.8%
Information 10 1.6%
Educational services 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.3%

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 08736 vs 08730 →

ZIP 08736 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 08736 ranks #5 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 08736 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 08736 ranks #3 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
08730 Brielle, NJ 4,774 1.1 mi
08750 Sea Girt, NJ 3,528 1.6 mi
08742 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 24,405 2.7 mi
08720 Allenwood, NJ 843 2.2 mi
07719 Belmar, NJ 21,538 3.4 mi
07762 Spring Lake, NJ 8,403 2.9 mi
08724 Brick, NJ 42,352 3.2 mi
08738 Mantoloking, NJ 1,042 6.8 mi
07753 Neptune, NJ 37,554 6.6 mi
07717 Avon By The Sea, NJ 1,901 5.6 mi

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Pop: 56,257
07726 standard
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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
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Pop: 31,038

Related Areas

Monmouth County Manasquan, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08736 in? ▼
ZIP code 08736 (Manasquan) 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 08736? ▼
ZIP code 08736 in Manasquan, NJ has a population of 12,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08736? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08736 is $174,097, which is 128% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08736? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08736 is $880,900, which is 217% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08736? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08736 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08736? ▼
ZIP code 08736 has 629 business establishments employing approximately 6,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08736? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08736 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Accommodation and food services (93), Health care and social assistance (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08736? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08736 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 08736? ▼
In ZIP code 08736, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.9% 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 08736? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08736 is 32.2 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 08736? ▼
In ZIP code 08736, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08736? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08736 is 3.7% 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.