Seaside Heights, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08751
Ocean County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,212
- 1,240/sq mi High-density area
- $77,448
- Median income Near-median income area
- $628,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seaside Heights 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 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,240
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08751 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08751 (Seaside Heights, NJ) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 528.0 in 2023 to 533.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08751 covers 3.4 square miles in Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,212 residents on file, a density of 1,240 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08751 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,448 (37% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,837. The poverty rate is 21.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $628,500 (22% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,481.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ocean County, so 08751 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 08751
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seaside Heights, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08751.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Retail trade 26
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
10 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
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 08751, Seaside Heights, 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
4,212
Population
3.4
Area (sq mi)
1,240
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08751?
57.2
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
7.4%
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?
$77,448
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$57,837
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08751 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Seaside Heights, 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)
$77,448 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
5,576housing units
5,576
Total Housing Units
2,211
Occupied Units
3,365
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$628,500
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,481
Median Rent
1969
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
534
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+434%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08751 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +434% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 307 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 335 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 405 |
| 2023 | +30.3% | 528 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 534 |
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 153 business establishments in ZIP 08751, employing approximately 782 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,498,000.
153
Businesses
782
Employees
$39.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 45.1% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.0% |
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 08751 vs 08735 →
ZIP 08751 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
- 08721 20,512
Bayville (08721)
20,512 residents
- 08722 11,045
Beachwood (08722)
11,045 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
- 08752 2,074
Seaside Park (08752)
2,074 residents
- 08740 2,010
Ocean Gate (08740)
2,010 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08751 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08751 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
- 08741
Pine Beach (08741)
$143,094 median income
- 08732
Island Heights (08732)
$110,000 median income
- 08723
Brick (08723)
$108,643 median income
- 08722
Beachwood (08722)
$106,858 median income
- 08721
Bayville (08721)
$105,273 median income
- 08753
Toms River (08753)
$105,224 median income
- 08752 $78,750
Seaside Park (08752)
$78,750 median income
- 08751 $77,448
Seaside Heights (08751)
$77,448 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08751 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08735 | Lavallette, NJ | 3,114 | 2.5 mi |
| 08732 | Island Heights, NJ | 1,484 | 3.3 mi |
| 08740 | Ocean Gate, NJ | 2,010 | 3.0 mi |
| 08741 | Pine Beach, NJ | 2,488 | 4.6 mi |
| 08738 | Mantoloking, NJ | 1,042 | 5.3 mi |
| 08753 | Toms River, NJ | 63,678 | 4.5 mi |
| 08752 | Seaside Park, NJ | 2,074 | 6.8 mi |
| 08721 | Bayville, NJ | 20,512 | 4.8 mi |
| 08723 | Brick, NJ | 31,641 | 6.6 mi |
| 08722 | Beachwood, NJ | 11,045 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08751, 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 (4,212 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 08751 in?
ZIP code 08751 (Seaside Heights) 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 08751?
ZIP code 08751 in Seaside Heights, NJ has a population of 4,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08751?
The median household income in ZIP 08751 is $77,448, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08751?
The median home value in ZIP 08751 is $628,500, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08751?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08751 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08751?
ZIP code 08751 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 782 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08751?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08751 are: Accommodation and food services (69), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08751?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08751 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 434%. 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 08751?
In ZIP code 08751, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 08751?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08751 is 31.2 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 08751?
In ZIP code 08751, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08751?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08751 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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