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Ocean County, NJ

46 cities and towns and 29 ZIP codes in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population

654,362

Land area

628sq mi

People per sq mi

1,041

ZIP codes

29

Cities and towns in Ocean County

Full map

Ocean County at a glance

  • By population, it ranks 5th among 21 counties in New Jersey.
  • The median household income is $89,863, 13% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,400 (12% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,755 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Toms River (94,956), Lakewood (69,585) and Point Pleasant (19,334).

Local data for Ocean County, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ocean County, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$89,863

Poverty rate

10.5%

Median home value

$398,400

Prices +6.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,755/mo

Homeownership

80.7%

Bachelor's or higher

34.4%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

30.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (126,966), Irish Americans (112,613), German Americans (79,498).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,848

192,715 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,097

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.7B

FY 2026, $7,451 per person

PPP loans

$1.2B

17,460 loans, 155,072 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$3.4M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home12.5%

Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ocean County, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

2,238

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

35,624

16.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

52.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ocean County, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.8%

U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ocean County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Ocean County, NJ?
Toms River is the largest city or town in Ocean County, with about 94,956 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Ocean County?
Ocean County includes 29 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 08005, 08006, 08008, 08050, 08087.
What is the population of Ocean County, NJ?
About 654,362 people live in Ocean County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Ocean County?
Ocean County borders Monmouth County, Burlington County, Atlantic County.

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

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