08006 ZIP Code – Barnegat Light, New Jersey
ZIP code 08006 is a very small ZIP code located in Barnegat Light, New Jersey, within Ocean County with a population of approximately 435 residents. The median household income is $93,958 — below the New Jersey average and above the national average. At $921,900, median home values run well above the national average, with 94.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 97% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 18.8%, well above the national average. An estimated 3.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 60.9, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08752, 08050, 08758.
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ZIP 08006 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08006 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 435 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $93k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $921k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 60.9 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 72.7% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08752 – Seaside Park
- 08050 – Manahawkin
- 08758 – Waretown
- 08734 – Lanoka Harbor
- 08005 – Barnegat
- 08008 – Beach Haven
- 08721 – Bayville
- 08092 – West Creek
- 08731 – Forked River
- 08740 – Ocean Gate
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08752 | SEASIDE PARK | 2,333 | $78,295 |
| 08050 | MANAHAWKIN | 27,097 | $103,030 |
| 08758 | WARETOWN | 7,954 | $98,584 |
| 08734 | LANOKA HARBOR | 7,715 | $115,040 |
| 08005 | BARNEGAT | 25,578 | $84,425 |