| City: | Seaside Heights, New Jersey |
| City Alias: | Seaside Hgts |
| Names to Avoid: | Ortley Beach, Pelican Island |
| County: | Ocean County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:27:13 PM |
| Population: | 3,867 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 732 / 848 / 908 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 39.9488, -74.0772 |
| Land Area: | 1.31 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 08751 has 3,867 residents and 1,880 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 48.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%). Largest groups are White (77.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8%, which is lower than the state average (21.6%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,867Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,185Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 5,391Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,951.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $77,448Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,880Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $628,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,273 | 4,417 | 4,248 | 4,300 | 4,221 | 4,304 | 4,230 | 4,379 | 4,474 | 4,351 | 3,671 | 3,609 | 3,625 | 4,185 |
| Decennial Census | 4,212 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,867 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.7
Male Median Age: 48.3
Female Median Age: 49.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 74 | 84 | 87 | 94 | 102 | 126 | 139 | 98 | 87 | 119 | 128 | 198 | 190 | 148 | 117 | 77 | 41 | 28 |
| Female | 67 | 70 | 88 | 100 | 100 | 116 | 112 | 104 | 104 | 131 | 151 | 194 | 155 | 147 | 130 | 56 | 52 | 53 |
| Total | 141 | 154 | 175 | 194 | 202 | 242 | 251 | 202 | 191 | 250 | 279 | 392 | 345 | 295 | 247 | 133 | 93 | 81 |
| White: | 3,003 | 72.98% |
| Black: | 159 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic:* | 648 | 15.75% |
| Asian: | 41 | 1.00% |
| American Indian: | 53 | 1.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 211 | 5.13% |
| Total: | 4,115 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,937 | 50.09% | 48.3 years |
| Females: | 1,930 | 49.91% | 49.2 years |
| Total: | 3,867 | 100% | 48.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,766 | 89.99% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 108 | 2.58% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 137 | 3.27% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 174 | 7.43% |
| Total Population: | 4,185 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,874 | 92.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 311 | 7.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $77,448, which is a bit under the national median ($78,538), is up $38,448 (98.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,200. Family households earn a median of $83,996 versus $53,243 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,753). By gender, male median income is $85,036 and female is $66,106, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,930 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,000 | $37,844 | $32,733 | $36,167 | $38,464 | $50,982 | $56,667 | $56,985 | $78,648 | $57,238 | $63,661 | $77,641 | $75,000 | $77,448 |
| Median Family Income | $57,727 | $48,877 | $47,827 | $39,045 | $40,446 | $59,674 | $78,056 | $79,500 | $115,653 | $80,707 | $72,933 | $91,193 | $87,500 | $83,996 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,061 | $28,199 | $22,891 | $26,841 | $28,636 | $32,745 | $33,393 | $35,430 | $36,324 | $45,208 | $54,293 | $58,015 | $59,405 | $53,243 |
| Median Male Income | $47,581 | $49,215 | $53,636 | $53,500 | $61,533 | $57,833 | $55,608 | $57,396 | $63,355 | $0 | $107,005 | $112,273 | $83,209 | $85,036 |
| Median Female Income | $29,929 | $40,019 | $40,445 | $38,482 | $33,750 | $40,250 | $37,813 | $34,544 | $51,250 | $52,672 | $58,974 | $70,694 | $70,156 | $66,106 |
| Employed: | 1,656 | 43.29% |
| Unemployed: | 144 | 3.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,025 | 52.94% |
| Total: | 3,825 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 750 | 45.29% |
| Service: | 321 | 19.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 285 | 17.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 54 | 3.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 246 | 14.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,656 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $628,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $191,000 (43.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $175,800. The median gross rent is $1,481, which is higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $387 (35.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $308. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.15% (49.04% with a mortgage, 50.96% free-and-clear) and renters 38.85% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 60.35%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $437,500 | $437,100 | $455,900 | $455,900 | $420,400 | $447,000 | $447,000 | $447,100 | $452,700 | $451,800 | $450,900 | $547,900 | $583,000 | $628,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 35 | 4.07% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 395 | 45.98% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 258 | 30.03% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 120 | 13.97% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 7 | 0.81% |
| $3,000 or more: | 8 | 0.93% |
| No Rent: | 36 | 4.19% |
| Total: | 859 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,094 | $1,139 | $1,086 | $1,304 | $1,309 | $1,321 | $1,246 | $1,273 | $1,173 | $1,282 | $1,186 | $1,321 | $1,437 | $1,481 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 663 | 29.99% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 689 | 31.16% |
| Renter Occupied: | 859 | 38.85% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2,211 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2,211 | 39.65% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 3,365 | 60.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,576 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3,025 | 54.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2,535 | 45.46% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 0.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,576 | 100% |
In 2024, 39.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 55.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 22.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 8.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (31.66%). College enrollment is 31.66%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 69 | 1.99% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 301 | 8.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 862 | 24.87% |
| Some college, no degree: | 595 | 17.17% |
| Associate's degree: | 284 | 8.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 902 | 26.02% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 453 | 13.07% |
| Total: | 3,466 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,096 | 89.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,355 | 39.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,638 | 51.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,308 | 44.67% |
| No Insurance: | 221 | 4.28% |
| Total: | 5,167 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,946 | 95.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.8% | 11.6% | 8.9% | 14.8% | 12.0% | 13.8% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 7.5% | 21.9% | 22.7% | 20.6% | 20.8% | 22.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 131 | 21.16% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 187 | 30.21% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 105 | 16.96% |
| College or graduate school: | 196 | 31.66% |
| Total: | 619 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 131 | 21.16% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 292 | 47.17% |
ZIP Code 08751 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 153 business establishments, employing about 782 people with an annual payroll of $39,498,000. USPS data shows 2,617 residential mailboxes and 167 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 2,617Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 167Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,967Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 2,180Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 109Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 153Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,360,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $39,498,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 782Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 08751 is located in Ocean County, New Jersey, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New Jersey's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 08751, and is subdivided into the Lakewood-New Brunswick, NJ division. It covers 1.31 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.068 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Lakewood-New Brunswick, NJ (CBSA Div 29484)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.31 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.068 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 691.88 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Monmouth-Ocean, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3466450Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Seaside Heights borough; New JerseySource: Census |
ZIP Code 08751 is in the Seaside Heights Borough School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 6th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.