08731 ZIP Code – Forked River, New Jersey
ZIP code 08731 is a large ZIP code located in Forked River, New Jersey, within Ocean County with a population of approximately 21,164 residents. The median household income is $91,815 — below the New Jersey average and above the national average. At $330,600, median home values run above the national average, with 86.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $2,016 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 98% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.1%, well below the national average. An estimated 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 47.5, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08758, 08721, 08734.
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ZIP 08731 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08731 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $91k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $330k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,016 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.6% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08758 – Waretown
- 08721 – Bayville
- 08734 – Lanoka Harbor
- 08722 – Beachwood
- 08757 – Toms River
- 08005 – Barnegat
- 08759 – Manchester Township
- 08741 – Pine Beach
- 08732 – Island Heights
- 08740 – Ocean Gate
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08758 | WARETOWN | 7,954 | $98,584 |
| 08721 | BAYVILLE | 22,217 | $103,534 |
| 08734 | LANOKA HARBOR | 7,715 | $115,040 |
| 08722 | BEACHWOOD | 10,933 | $99,099 |
| 08757 | TOMS RIVER | 35,419 | $53,877 |