08005 ZIP Code – Barnegat, New Jersey
08005 is a large ZIP code in Barnegat, New Jersey, part of Ocean County with a population of approximately 25,578 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $84,425, which is below the New Jersey average and above the national figure. At $315,300, median home values run above the national average, with 88.6% owner-occupied housing (stable). , with median rent coming in at $1,770 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 89% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.9%, well above the national average. An estimated 7.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 52.0, above the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 08758, 08050, 08092.
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ZIP 08005 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08005 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $84k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $315k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,770 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.0 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.5% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08758 – Waretown
- 08050 – Manahawkin
- 08092 – West Creek
- 08731 – Forked River
- 08008 – Beach Haven
- 08006 – Barnegat Light
- 08734 – Lanoka Harbor
- 08087 – Tuckerton
- 08019 – Chatsworth
- 08721 – Bayville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08758 | WARETOWN | 7,954 | $98,584 |
| 08050 | MANAHAWKIN | 27,097 | $103,030 |
| 08092 | WEST CREEK | 3,098 | $94,574 |
| 08731 | FORKED RIVER | 21,164 | $91,815 |
| 08008 | BEACH HAVEN | 6,995 | $110,568 |