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08226

Ocean City, NJ

Total Population
11,260
Median Household Income
$98,576
Median Home Value
$664,100
Median Rent
$1,404

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$98,576
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$664,100
102.1% above state median
Rent
$1,404
100% above state median
Median Age
56.9 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 Ocean City, NJ

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

High education levels with 54.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 56.9 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.9%, below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$98,576
+31.2% 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: 2.01 people

Total Households
5,521
Family Households
50.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
34.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
25.0%
#3 Industry
Construction
12.6%
Total Employed Residents:2,401

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
11.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.4%
369 workers
Public Transit
0.7%
29 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,406
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.1%
5,131 employed
Labor Force
5,282
151 unemployed
Median Age
56.9 years
Per Capita Income
$68,244
Poverty Rate
10.1%

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