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ZIP Code 08734
Forked River, NJ, Ocean County
Population
7,879
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,539
City
Forked River
ZIP 08734 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08734 at a glance
- The median household income is $116,000, 12% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $442,000 and median rent is $1,568 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08734
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08734, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$116,000
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$442,000
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,568/mo
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
30.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
158
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,670
$59.72M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5.77M
164 loans
Campaign donations
$47.74K
23% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08734, 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 ZIP 08734, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 08734
ZIP codes near 08734
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08721Pine Beach | 3 mi | 23.7 |
| 08752Seaside Park | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| 08740Ocean Gate | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| 08741Pine Beach | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| 08722Beachwood | 5.1 mi | 2.8 |
| 08732Island Heights | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| 08758Barnegat | 6.8 mi | 18.1 |
| 08751Seaside Heights | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| 08731Holiday Heights | 8 mi | 78.1 |
| 08006Barnegat Light | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| 08753Toms River | 8.2 mi | 23 |
| 08757Holiday City-Berkeley | 8.4 mi | 17.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08734?
- ZIP code 08734 is in Forked River, NJ (Ocean County).
- What county is ZIP code 08734 in?
- ZIP code 08734 is mostly in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08734?
- About 7,879 people live in the 08734 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.