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Seaside Park, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08752

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

2,074
168/sq mi
$78,750
Median income
$802,300
Median home value
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seaside Park pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
168
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08752 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08752 covers 12.3 square miles in Seaside Park, Ocean County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,074 residents on file, a density of 168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08752 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (35% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $77,992. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $802,300 (55% above the state average), median rent at $1,640 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is 35 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 08752 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 08752

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seaside Park, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08752.

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 08752, Seaside Park, 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

2,074

Population

12.3

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08752?

62.9

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$77,992

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08752 ranks nationally

Seaside Park, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,156

Total Housing Units

1,222

Occupied Units

2,934

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$802,300

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,640

Median Rent

1959

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

+20.0%

YoY Change (2024)

400

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+300%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08752 have increased 20.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +300% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.1% 257
2020 +2.3% 263
2021 +16.9% 308
2022 +20.0% 370
2024 – 400

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 08752, employing approximately 363 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,079,000.

68

Businesses

363

Employees

$15.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 27 39.7%
Retail trade 7 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.3%

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 08752 vs 08734 →

ZIP 08752 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 08752 ranks #8 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 08752 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 08752 ranks #8 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
08734 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 7,651 4.1 mi
08006 Barnegat Light, NJ 518 6.5 mi
08751 Seaside Heights, NJ 4,212 6.8 mi
08721 Bayville, NJ 20,512 5.0 mi
08740 Ocean Gate, NJ 2,010 5.9 mi
08732 Island Heights, NJ 1,484 7.0 mi
08735 Lavallette, NJ 3,114 9.4 mi
08741 Pine Beach, NJ 2,488 7.3 mi
08722 Beachwood, NJ 11,045 7.9 mi
08753 Toms River, NJ 63,678 9.6 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 Seaside Park, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08752 in? ▼
ZIP code 08752 (Seaside Park) 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 08752? ▼
ZIP code 08752 in Seaside Park, NJ has a population of 2,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08752? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08752 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08752? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08752 is $802,300, which is 188% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08752? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08752 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08752? ▼
ZIP code 08752 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08752? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08752 are: Accommodation and food services (27), Retail trade (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08752? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08752 increased by 20.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 300%. 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 08752? ▼
In ZIP code 08752, 77.1% 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 08752? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08752 is 34.8 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 08752? ▼
In ZIP code 08752, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08752? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08752 is 7.9% 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.