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Ocean Gate, NJ
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08740.
Population
1,599
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,554
ZIP codes
1
Ocean Gate and its ZIP codes
Ocean Gate at a glance
- Ocean Gate is about 2.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,397 a year, 33% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,000 (21% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,604 a month.
Local data for Ocean Gate, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ocean Gate, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,397
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$358,000
Median rent
$1,604/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (525), German Americans (276), Italian Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ocean County. PPP loans are for Ocean Gate.
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
How people get to work
Ocean Gate, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ocean Gate, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,238
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocean Gate, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Ocean Gate
1 in or overlapping Ocean Gate. Population shown
Cities near Ocean Gate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Island HeightsBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine BeachBorough | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| Seaside ParkBorough | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Seaside HeightsBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Dover Beaches SouthCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BeachwoodBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.8 |
| South Toms RiverBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| LavalletteBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Holiday City SouthCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Dover Beaches NorthCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Toms RiverCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 39 |
| Silver RidgeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| Holiday HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5 |
| Forked RiverCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Holiday City-BerkeleyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6 |
| Leisure Village EastCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocean Gate, NJ in?
- Ocean Gate is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Ocean Gate, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ocean Gate include 08740.
- What is the population of Ocean Gate, NJ?
- About 1,599 people live in Ocean Gate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocean Gate?
- Nearby places include Island Heights (1.2 mi), Pine Beach (2 mi), Seaside Park (3 mi), Seaside Heights (3.2 mi), Dover Beaches South (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023