PlainZIP

Waretown, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08758

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

7,043
217/sq mi
$96,900
Median income
$486,300
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waretown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
217
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08758 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08758 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waretown, Ocean County, New Jersey, home to 7,043 residents across 32.4 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08758 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,900 (21% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $48,255. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $486,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,202 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 40 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08758, plus 6 more within Ocean 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 08758

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waretown, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08758.

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 08758, Waretown, 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

7,043

Population

32.4

Area (sq mi)

217

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08758?

52.0

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$96,900

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$48,255

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

39.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08758 ranks nationally

Waretown, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,900 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,790

Total Housing Units

3,371

Occupied Units

419

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$486,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,202

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08758 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 202
2021 +16.8% 236
2022 +17.9% 278
2023 +16.4% 324
2024 +8.3% 350

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 127 business establishments in ZIP 08758, employing approximately 1,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,516,000.

127

Businesses

1,081

Employees

$50.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 16.5%
Retail trade 17 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 16 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.7%
Manufacturing 4 3.1%
Wholesale trade 4 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.1%
Educational services 3 2.4%

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 08758 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 08758 ranks #7 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 08758 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 08758 ranks #9 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
08050 Manahawkin, NJ 24,285 5.8 mi
08005 Barnegat, NJ 22,448 4.9 mi
08731 Forked River, NJ 20,009 5.5 mi
08734 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 7,651 6.1 mi
08006 Barnegat Light, NJ 518 7.0 mi
08722 Beachwood, NJ 11,045 9.7 mi
08092 West Creek, NJ 3,673 9.7 mi
08721 Bayville, NJ 20,512 8.9 mi
08752 Seaside Park, NJ 2,074 8.2 mi
08741 Pine Beach, NJ 2,488 10.7 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 Waretown, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08758 in? ▼
ZIP code 08758 (Waretown) 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 08758? ▼
ZIP code 08758 in Waretown, NJ has a population of 7,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08758? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08758 is $96,900, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08758? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08758 is $486,300, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08758? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08758 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08758? ▼
ZIP code 08758 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08758? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08758 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08758? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08758 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 08758? ▼
In ZIP code 08758, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 08758? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08758 is 39.7 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 08758? ▼
In ZIP code 08758, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08758? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08758 is 10.0% 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.