ZIP Code 08731

Located in Forked River, NJ (Ocean County)

ZIP Code 08731 (Forked River, NJ): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 21,629 residents (107 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $404,837
  • Average Household Income: $98,582

ZIP code 08731 primarily serves Forked River, NJ in Ocean County. An estimated 21,629 people live within this area, with about 107 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 08731, the average price is around $404,837. That makes local housing 22% lower than the New Jersey average of $522,239, and 31% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 08731 earns about $98,582 a year. This income is 19% lower than the average family in New Jersey ($122,052), and 25% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 21,629
Median Household Income $98,582
Median Home Value $404,837
Median Age 47.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$45,917
Labor Force Participation61.9%
Unemployment Rate6.2%
Average Commute Time32.5 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate86.6%
Median Rent$2,070
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)40.3%
Total Housing Units8,656

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityForked River
CountyOcean
County FIPS34029
Metro Area (CBSA)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Combined Area (CSA)New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA
Population Density106.9/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)39.8595, -74.2936
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.90
Dual Income Families52.7%

Marital Status

Married52.7%
Never Married29.4%
Divorced10.1%
Widowed7.7%

Gender

Male48.2%
Female51.8%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)2.5%
Poverty Rate6.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans4.7%
Disabled Population13.3%
Limited English Proficiency0.6%

All ZIP Codes in Forked River

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
08731 Current 21,629 $98,582 $404,837

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