08755 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08755, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08755 is a zip code in Ocean County, New Jersey, which covers Toms River, with a total population of 27,164 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 08755 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08755.

The estimated population of people living in 08755 is 27,164, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08755 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,164
+2.9%
+4.15%
2020
26,398
+1.81%
-
2019
25,928
+0.36%
-
2018
25,835
 -0.95% -
2017
26,082
 - -

Population of 08755 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08755 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
77.2%
78.3%
 -1.40%
Black/African American
6.7%
4.8%
 +39.58%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
8.7%
 +18.39%
Asian
4.1%
6.6%
 -37.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.4%
 +7.14%
Other
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08755 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 08755 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08755 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08755 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.1 -5.07% 41 -1.2% 45.7 -4.99%
2020 45.4 -4.02% 41.5 -9.19% 48.1 -0.41%
2019 47.3 -0.42% 45.7 +0.44% 48.3 -1.83%
2018 47.5 0% 45.5 -0.87% 49.2 +0.82%
2017 47.5 - 45.9 - 48.8 -

The median age of the 08755 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 08755 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,636 +21.8% 1,285 +28.88% 2,006 1,681
10 to 19 1,351 +29.85% 1,268 +25.71% 1,765 1,603
20 to 29 792 +28.75% 1,444 +4.32% 1,024 1,468
30 to 39 1,389 +8.99% 1,422 +16.03% 1,465 1,601
40 to 49 1,785 -4.43% 1,708 -9.04% 1,648 1,537
50 to 59 1,845 -3.47% 2,027 -15.24% 1,781 1,732
60 to 69 1,332 -11.36% 1,723 -4.54% 1,176 1,642
70+ 2,161 -6.75% 2,914 +4.19% 2,009 3,026

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08755 zip code is $73,857.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 08755.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $97,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $114,599.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,497.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08755 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 08755, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 08755 is currently $108,850.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.75% of households in 08755 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 08755 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.75%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08755 is $42,206.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08755 by the total population of 08755.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08755 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08755 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.60%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08755 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08755 zip over the age of 16 is 21,524.

Of those people, a total of 57.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 08755 is 54.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 08755 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,415 41.30% 11.60%
20 to 24 years 1,209 83.10% 3.70%
25 to 29 years 1,283 81.70% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 1,590 83.10% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 3,048 82.70% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 3,208 87.70% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 1,918 71.10% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 1,546 57.80% 7.50%
65 to 74 years 2,747 26.30% 5.70%
75 years and over 3,560 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08755. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,452 54.00% 4.40%
Black or African American 1,631 73.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 982 65.30% 7.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 440 81.10% 4.80%
Two or more races 1,019 75.10% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 2,269 67.90% 4.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,470 54.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08755 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 08755 is 11,811, with median earnings of $49,730.00.

Women in 08755 are earning approximately 50.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,811 $49,730.00
Male 5,744 $66,906.00
Female 6,067 $33,763.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08755 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,318 $81,455.00
Business and Financial 710 $77,794.00
Computer and Mathematical 400 $63,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 201 $122,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 70 $63,813.00
Community and Social Service 370 $56,439.00
Legal 189 $95,139.00
Educational and Library 902 $72,950.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 113 $21,992.00
Healthcare Practitioners 991 $73,958.00
Healthcare Support 582 $30,169.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 139 $33,705.00
Law Enforcement 190 $120,588.00
Food Preparation and Serving 839 $15,550.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 316 $42,419.00
Personal Care and Service 254 $22,763.00
Sales 1,004 $39,265.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,528 $38,109.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 266 $60,227.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 348 $58,309.00
Production 368 $47,794.00
Transportation and Material Moving 516 $59,609.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08755 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 08755.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 722 $94,583.00 596 $57,917.00
Business and Financial 347 $100,201.00 363 $60,565.00
Computer and Mathematical 327 $74,896.00 73 $31,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $75,536.00 51 $124,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $63,563.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 144 $66,366.00 226 $51,471.00
Legal 144 $71,471.00 45 $0.00
Educational and Library 348 $99,306.00 554 $51,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 107 $22,227.00
Healthcare Practitioners 327 $117,670.00 664 $66,111.00
Healthcare Support 73 $33,211.00 509 $25,982.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 83 $85,729.00 56 $0.00
Law Enforcement 190 $120,588.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 368 $18,511.00 471 $11,442.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 282 $47,583.00 34 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $0.00 215 $22,455.00
Sales 516 $61,250.00 488 $19,566.00
Office and Administrative Support 241 $49,837.00 1,287 $37,228.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $60,795.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 326 $51,250.00 22 $0.00
Production 245 $61,920.00 123 $31,486.00
Transportation and Material Moving 481 $59,668.00 35 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,299 households in 08755, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,448 families living in the 08755 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 08755:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,739 425 1,284 3,851
Average Household Size 3.53 2.82 3.17 1.11
Total Families 4,739 425 1,284 0
Average Household Size 3.51 2.33 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 6,448 families living in 08755, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08755:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,075 housing units in 08755.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,299 92.99%
Vacant 776 7.01%

17.05% of the total 11,075 housing units in 08755 are rental units. This is approximately 1,888 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,387 are occupied by the owner - or 75.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08755 is $1,423.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08755 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    24
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    284
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    807
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    428
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    135
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    205
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08755 is $298,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08755 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    960
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    240
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    325
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    324
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,401
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,420
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,573
  • $1,000,000 or more
    144

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08755. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08755 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    175
  • 1940 to 1949
    48
  • 1950 to 1959
    445
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,596
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,552
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,630
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,283
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,511
  • 2010 to 2013
    835
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 08755 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    880
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,717
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,788
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,914

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08755 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08755 that commute to work in a particular way.

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08755.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    145
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    777
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,885
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,053
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,595
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    313
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,011
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    170
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    286
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    881
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    997
  • 90 or more minutes
    436

Summary

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