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Point Pleasant, NJ
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08742.
Population
19,334
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,538
ZIP codes
1
Point Pleasant and its ZIP codes
Point Pleasant at a glance
- Point Pleasant is about 4.4 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 62nd most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $115,625 a year, 12% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $575,300 (27% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,930 a month.
Local data for Point Pleasant, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Point Pleasant, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,625
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$575,300
Median rent
$1,930/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.0%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,332), Italian Americans (4,730), German Americans (3,431).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ocean County. PPP loans are for Point Pleasant.
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
$80.4M
1,014 loans, 11,004 jobs reported
How people get to work
Point Pleasant, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Point Pleasant
1 in or overlapping Point Pleasant. Population shown
Cities near Point Pleasant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bay HeadBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Point Pleasant BeachBorough | 1.7 mi | 1.4 |
| BrielleBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.8 |
| MantolokingBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ManasquanBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Sea GirtBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| AllenwoodCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.7 |
| RamtownCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Spring Lake HeightsBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Spring LakeBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Leisure Village EastCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Dover Beaches NorthCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Leisure VillageCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| West BelmarCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake ComoBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BelmarBorough | 7.3 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Point Pleasant, NJ in?
- Point Pleasant is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Point Pleasant, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Point Pleasant include 08742.
- What is the population of Point Pleasant, NJ?
- About 19,334 people live in Point Pleasant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Point Pleasant?
- Nearby places include Bay Head (1.5 mi), Point Pleasant Beach (1.7 mi), Brielle (1.9 mi), Mantoloking (2.7 mi), Manasquan (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023