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Waretown, NJ

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population

2,076

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,246

ZIP codes

0

Waretown and its ZIP codes

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Waretown at a glance

  • Waretown is 77% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $121,538, 17% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $505,800 (11% above New Jersey).

Local data for Waretown, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waretown, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$121,538

Poverty rate

3.1%

Median home value

$505,800

Homeownership

82.8%

Bachelor's or higher

35.9%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

44.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (583), German Americans (488), Italian Americans (432).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ocean County. PPP loans are for Waretown.

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

Ocean County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone88.3%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit2.0%
  • Walked3.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.2%

Average one-way commute: 44.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waretown, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waretown, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.0%

U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

13.2%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Cities near Waretown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BarnegatCensus-designated place2.6 mi2.7
Forked RiverCensus-designated place2.9 mi2.7
Barnegat LightBorough5.3 mi0.8
Ocean AcresCensus-designated place5.7 mi5.8
Harvey CedarsBorough6.8 mi0.6
ManahawkinCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.8
Beach Haven WestCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.6
Surf CityBorough8.6 mi0.7
BeachwoodBorough9.8 mi2.8
Ship BottomBorough9.8 mi0.7
Ocean GateBorough10 mi0.4
Pine BeachBorough10 mi0.6
South Toms RiverBorough11 mi1.2
Holiday HeightsCensus-designated place11 mi5
Island HeightsBorough11 mi0.6
Holiday City SouthCensus-designated place11 mi1.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waretown, NJ in?
Waretown is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Waretown, NJ?
About 2,076 people live in Waretown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waretown?
Nearby places include Barnegat (2.6 mi), Forked River (2.9 mi), Barnegat Light (5.3 mi), Ocean Acres (5.7 mi), Harvey Cedars (6.8 mi).

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

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