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ZIP Code 08050
Manahawkin, NJ, Ocean County
Population
28,053
Land area
30.9sq mi
People per sq mi
908
City
Manahawkin
ZIP 08050 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08050 at a glance
- ZIP 08050 (Manahawkin) is 29% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $115,676 a year, 12% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,900 (7% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,819 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08050
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08050, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,676
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$422,900
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,819/mo
Homeownership
90.1%
Bachelor's or higher
39.8%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
31.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
713
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,186
$450M annual payroll
PPP loans
$44.03M
653 loans
Campaign donations
$130K
8% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08050, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08050, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 08050
ZIP codes near 08050
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08005Barnegat | 3.4 mi | 53.5 |
| 08008Ship Bottom | 4.1 mi | 10.8 |
| 08092Beach Haven West | 4.5 mi | 22.9 |
| 08006Barnegat Light | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| 08758Barnegat | 6.9 mi | 18.1 |
| 08087Mystic Island | 10 mi | 70.1 |
| 08734Forked River | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| 08752Seaside Park | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| 08731Holiday Heights | 13 mi | 78.1 |
| 08721Pine Beach | 14 mi | 23.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08050?
- ZIP code 08050 is in Manahawkin, NJ (Ocean County).
- What county is ZIP code 08050 in?
- ZIP code 08050 is mostly in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08050?
- About 28,053 people live in the 08050 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.