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Pine Beach, NJ
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08741.
Population
2,306
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,625
ZIP codes
1
Pine Beach and its ZIP codes
Pine Beach at a glance
- Pine Beach is about 2.9 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $142,920, 38% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $457,800 and median rent is $1,563 a month.
Local data for Pine Beach, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine Beach, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$142,920
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$457,800
Median rent
$1,563/mo
Homeownership
94.4%
Bachelor's or higher
50.7%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (795), Italian Americans (583), German Americans (337).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ocean County. PPP loans are for Pine Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 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
$1.9M
60 loans, 226 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pine Beach, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine Beach, 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 Pine Beach, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Pine Beach
1 in or overlapping Pine Beach. Population shown
Cities near Pine Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Island HeightsBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BeachwoodBorough | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Ocean GateBorough | 2 mi | 0.4 |
| South Toms RiverBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Holiday City SouthCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Silver RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Toms RiverCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 39 |
| Holiday HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5 |
| Seaside HeightsBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Seaside ParkBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Dover Beaches SouthCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LavalletteBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Holiday City-BerkeleyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6 |
| Pine Lake ParkCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Dover Beaches NorthCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Leisure Village EastCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine Beach, NJ in?
- Pine Beach is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Pine Beach, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pine Beach include 08741.
- What is the population of Pine Beach, NJ?
- About 2,306 people live in Pine Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine Beach?
- Nearby places include Island Heights (1.4 mi), Beachwood (1.9 mi), Ocean Gate (2 mi), South Toms River (2.2 mi), Holiday City South (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023