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Lincroft, NJ

Census-designated place in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07738.

Population

6,939

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,243

ZIP codes

1

Lincroft and its ZIP codes

Full map

Lincroft at a glance

  • The median household income is $189,000, 83% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $807,300 (78% above New Jersey) and median rent is $685 a month.

Local data for Lincroft, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lincroft, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$189,000

Poverty rate

2.0%

Median home value

$807,300

Median rent

$685/mo

Homeownership

88.5%

Bachelor's or higher

65.2%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

35.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,249), Italian Americans (1,994), German Americans (631).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Lincroft.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,435

279,012 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,887

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5B

FY 2026, $7,746 per person

PPP loans

$16.4M

235 loans, 1,963 jobs reported

Monmouth County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lincroft, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.5%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit8.1%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home22.7%

Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lincroft, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

2,175

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

14,530

7.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 23°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lincroft, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.9%

U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts

Diabetes

8.4%

U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

ZIP codes in Lincroft

1 in or overlapping Lincroft. Population shown

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Cities near Lincroft

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FairviewCensus-designated place3 mi1.3
Red BankBorough3.5 mi1.7
ShrewsburyBorough4.1 mi2.2
Fair HavenBorough4.9 mi1.6
Little SilverBorough5.2 mi2.7
EatontownBorough5.3 mi5.8
Tinton FallsBorough5.6 mi15.5
OceanportBorough6 mi3.2
StrathmoreCensus-designated place6 mi2
NavesinkCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.9
MorganvilleCensus-designated place6.2 mi5.4
Port MonmouthCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.3
BelfordCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.3
LeonardoCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.6
North MiddletownCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.4
KeansburgBorough6.9 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lincroft, NJ in?
Lincroft is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Lincroft, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lincroft include 07738.
What is the population of Lincroft, NJ?
About 6,939 people live in Lincroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lincroft?
Nearby places include Fairview (3 mi), Red Bank (3.5 mi), Shrewsbury (4.1 mi), Fair Haven (4.9 mi), Little Silver (5.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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