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Tuckerton, NJ
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Population
3,654
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,087
ZIP codes
0
Tuckerton and its ZIP codes
Tuckerton at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $88,892 a year, 14% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $349,300 (23% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,024 a month.
Local data for Tuckerton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tuckerton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,892
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$349,300
Median rent
$2,024/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (869), Italian Americans (731), German Americans (609).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ocean County. PPP loans are for Tuckerton.
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
Tuckerton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tuckerton, 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
84° / 27°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tuckerton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Tuckerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic IslandCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Beach HavenBorough | 5 mi | 1 |
| North Beach HavenCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| New GretnaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Beach Haven WestCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ManahawkinCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Ship BottomBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Leeds PointCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Surf CityBorough | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Port RepublicCity | 9.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Ocean AcresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| OceanvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SmithvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| Harvey CedarsBorough | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BarnegatCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| BrigantineCity | 13 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tuckerton, NJ in?
- Tuckerton is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Tuckerton, NJ?
- About 3,654 people live in Tuckerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tuckerton?
- Nearby places include Mystic Island (3.5 mi), Beach Haven (5 mi), North Beach Haven (6.4 mi), New Gretna (6.7 mi), Beach Haven West (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023