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08005

Barnegat, NJ

Total Population
25,578
Median Household Income
$84,425
Median Home Value
$315,300
Median Rent
$1,770

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$84,425
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$315,300
101% above state median
Rent
$1,770
100% above state median
Median Age
53.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Barnegat, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

30.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 53.0 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 7.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 7.3%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$84,425
+12.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.45 people

Total Households
10,385
Family Households
59.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
40.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
19.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
11.1%
Total Employed Residents:4,664

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.7%
70 workers
Public Transit
0.5%
48 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,577
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.2%
10,909 employed
Labor Force
11,829
920 unemployed
Median Age
53.0 years
Per Capita Income
$42,861
Poverty Rate
7.3%

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