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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08742

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

24,405
1,681/sq mi
$123,152
Median income
$627,200
Median home value
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Point Pleasant Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,681
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08742 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08742 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 24,405 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 1,681 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08742 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,152 (1% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $65,555. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $627,200 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,884 a month; 81.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ocean County, letting you compare 08742 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08742.

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 08742, Point Pleasant Beach, 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

24,405

Population

14.5

Area (sq mi)

1,681

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08742?

47.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$123,152

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$65,555

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08742 ranks nationally

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,152 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,804

Total Housing Units

10,782

Occupied Units

2,022

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$627,200

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,884

Median Rent

1968

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

347

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+247%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08742 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 221
2021 +14.9% 255
2022 +14.6% 292
2023 +6.9% 312
2024 +11.3% 347

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 814 business establishments in ZIP 08742, employing approximately 7,334 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,973,000.

814

Businesses

7,334

Employees

$356.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 138 16.9%
Retail trade 128 15.7%
Construction 108 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 90 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 68 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 4.8%
Finance and insurance 32 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 3.9%
Wholesale trade 22 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.2%
Manufacturing 17 2.1%
Information 15 1.8%
Educational services 6 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 08742 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 08742 ranks #3 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 08742 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 08742 ranks #6 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 1.7 mi
08736 Manasquan, NJ 12,578 2.7 mi
08738 Mantoloking, NJ 1,042 4.1 mi
08724 Brick, NJ 42,352 2.9 mi
08750 Sea Girt, NJ 3,528 3.8 mi
08723 Brick, NJ 31,641 3.9 mi
08720 Allenwood, NJ 843 4.5 mi
07762 Spring Lake, NJ 8,403 5.2 mi
07719 Belmar, NJ 21,538 6.1 mi
08735 Lavallette, NJ 3,114 6.8 mi

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Pop: 63,678
08527 standard
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Pop: 54,392
08724 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 42,352
08759 standard
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Pop: 33,263
08757 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 33,217

Related Areas

Ocean County Point Pleasant Beach, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08742 in? ▼
ZIP code 08742 (Point Pleasant Beach) 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 08742? ▼
ZIP code 08742 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ has a population of 24,405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08742? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08742 is $123,152, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08742? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08742 is $627,200, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08742? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08742 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08742? ▼
ZIP code 08742 has 814 business establishments employing approximately 7,334 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08742? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08742 are: Accommodation and food services (138), Retail trade (128), Construction (108). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08742? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08742 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 08742? ▼
In ZIP code 08742, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.2% 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 08742? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08742 is 29.3 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 08742? ▼
In ZIP code 08742, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08742? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08742 is 4.6% 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.