ZIP Code 08742, New Jersey
ZIP Code 08742 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 08742 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Ocean County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 25,732. The land area covers 5.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,732 | ±248 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,782 | ±323 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,804 | ±411 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,782 | ±323 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,022 | ±358 |
| Median Home Value | $627,200 | ±$25,769 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,884 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,152 | ±$12,567 |
| Per Capita Income | $65,555 | ±$3,486 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,176 | ±330 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,722 | ±620 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.5% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 666,434 (2024)
ID: 109044
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
PO BOX 2191, TOMS RIVER NJ 08754-2191
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE COMO, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FREEHOLD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WALL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASBURY PARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | AVON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BAY HEAD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BAYVILLE, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Innovate Salon Academy
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College Vocational | 4.6 mi away | 712 NJ - 70 Route 70, Brick Township, NJ, 08723-3413 |
9084129600
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POINT PLEASANT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 834 BEAVER DAM ROAD, POINT PLEASANT, NJ, 08742 |
(908) 295-1555
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Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village
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College | 6.0 mi away | 199 Joe Parker Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-0000 |
7327302808
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BAY HEAD READING CENTER
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 136 MEADOW AVENUE, BAY HEAD, NJ, 08742 |
(908) 892-0662
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Keser Torah-Mayan Hatalmud
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College | 6.0 mi away | 218 Joe Parker Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-2758 |
7323674259
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POINT PLEASANT BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 710 MCLEAN AVENUE, PT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ, 08742 |
(201) 892-4575
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Yeshiva Toras Chaim
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College | 6.6 mi away | 999 Ridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701 |
7324142834
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BRIELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 610 SOUTH STREET, BRIELLE, NJ, 08730 |
(201) 528-9381
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Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah
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College | 6.9 mi away | 1083 Brook Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-1239 |
7329421811
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MANASQUAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 55 BROAD STREET, MANASQUAN, NJ, 08736 |
(201) 223-1503
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TOMS RIVER, NJ US, located 12.3 miles from ZCTA5 08742. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.6° | 21.7° | 31.6° | 4.43" | — |
| February | 44.5° | 21.9° | 33.2° | 3.19" | — |
| March | 51.0° | 28.3° | 39.7° | 4.86" | — |
| April | 61.7° | 38.4° | 50.0° | 3.78" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 48.9° | 60.1° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 58.0° | 68.9° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 85.5° | 64.2° | 74.8° | 4.49" | — |
| August | 83.7° | 62.2° | 73.0° | 5.02" | — |
| September | 77.4° | 53.4° | 65.4° | 4.68" | — |
| October | 66.7° | 41.7° | 54.2° | 4.54" | — |
| November | 55.9° | 32.4° | 44.1° | 3.74" | — |
| December | 46.8° | 26.6° | 36.7° | 5.81" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant borough | Borough | 0.6 mi | — |
| Bay Head borough | Borough | 0.9 mi | — |
| Point Pleasant Beach borough | Borough | 1.1 mi | — |
| Brielle borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Mantoloking borough | Borough | 1.8 mi | — |
| Manasquan borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 08742. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.