08701 ZIP Code – Lakewood, New Jersey
08701 is one of the most populous ZIP codes in Lakewood, New Jersey, part of Ocean County with a population of approximately 134,008 residents. The median household income is $58,949 — well below the New Jersey average and below the national average. Median home values of $412,600 are well above the national average, with 51.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,623 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the U.S. average. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Neighboring ZIP codes include 08755, 08724, 07731.
ZIP Code 08701 Data
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ZIP 08701 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08701 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 134k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $412k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,623 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 18.2 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.7% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08755 – Toms River
- 08724 – Brick
- 07731 – Howell
- 08723 – Brick
- 08720 – Allenwood
- 08753 – Toms River
- 08742 – Point Pleasant Beach
- 08730 – Brielle
- 08736 – Manasquan
- 08527 – Jackson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08755 | TOMS RIVER | 28,586 | $76,355 |
| 08724 | BRICK | 40,560 | $87,644 |
| 07731 | HOWELL | 39,684 | $129,501 |
| 08723 | BRICK | 32,430 | $100,596 |
| 08720 | ALLENWOOD | 644 | $138,636 |