ZIP Code 08723 in Brick, NJ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Brick, New Jersey
City Alias:Osbornville
Names to Avoid:
Bricktown
County:Ocean County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:31:37 PM
Population:31,272 [See All]
Area Codes:732 / 848
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.0458, -74.1092
Land Area:11.96 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 08723 has 31,272 residents and 12,737 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, older than the state (39.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.8%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5%, which is much lower than the state average (21.6%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:31,272Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:32,033Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:34,262Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,614.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$103,953Source: Census ACS
Households:12,737Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$374,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.15Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--31,79031,60331,76931,64831,58732,06432,52032,94432,84633,05932,68632,43032,033
Decennial Census31,641------------------31,272------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.6

Male Median Age: 43.5

Female Median Age: 47.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7317337748869029811,0259208869111,1701,2691,213937719522322269
Female6386997968378819631,0159098609601,2271,3521,3721,058904675437519
Total1,3691,4321,5701,7231,7831,9442,0401,8291,7461,8712,3972,6212,5851,9951,6231,197759788
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25,58777.62%
Black:7162.17%
Hispanic:*4,21512.79%
Asian:5811.76%
American Indian:2130.65%
Hawaiian:60.02%
Other:1,6475.00%
Total:32,965100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:15,17048.51%43.5 years
Females:16,10251.49%47.5 years
Total:31,272100%45.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:28,32488.42%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3511.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,6695.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,68910.48%
Total Population:32,033100%
Total Native Population:28,67589.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,35810.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $103,953, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $38,425 (58.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,711. Family households earn a median of $114,217 versus $64,477 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,740). By gender, male median income is $76,939 and female is $59,327, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,612 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.0%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$65,528$66,032$66,233$67,929$67,726$66,378$70,174$74,269$76,242$84,484$92,434$100,596$103,953
Median Family Income$84,477$85,625$87,092$83,000$81,945$80,407$85,826$91,371$96,293$102,392$106,559$114,597$114,217
Median NonFamily Income$32,750$34,966$30,789$34,549$33,949$34,694$37,422$39,688$39,667$49,201$51,106$56,634$64,477
Median Male Income$60,809$60,651$61,205$62,878$62,640$63,243$66,979$68,702$68,457$66,095$66,681$73,169$76,939
Median Female Income$40,778$44,366$46,991$45,490$47,327$45,771$42,960$45,752$49,966$50,889$52,846$56,244$59,327
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17,19663.59%
Unemployed:1,1944.42%
Not In Labor Force:8,65432.00%
Total:27,044100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,19436.02%
Service:2,76316.07%
Sales and Office:4,53626.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,99511.60%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,7089.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,196100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $374,400, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $78,300 (26.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,100. The median gross rent is $1,652, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $582 (54.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $287. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.79% (73.42% with a mortgage, 26.58% free-and-clear) and renters 20.21% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.70%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$296,100$284,600$280,300$273,500$273,100$271,600$275,400$281,600$289,300$298,900$317,900$359,100$374,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2429.22%
$500 to $999:1917.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:47618.13%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,07240.82%
$2,000 to $2,499:2077.88%
$2,500 to $2,999:1164.42%
$3,000 or more:1676.36%
No Rent:1555.90%
Total:2,626100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,070$1,133$1,129$1,177$1,211$1,221$1,282$1,362$1,365$1,418$1,492$1,531$1,652
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7,61058.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,75521.21%
Renter Occupied:2,62620.21%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,991100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,99192.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,0847.70%
Total Housing Units:14,075100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:12,07785.80%
Multi-Family Units:1,98014.07%
Other Units:180.13%
Total Housing Units:14,075100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 29.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.90%). High school or higher is 94.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.22%). College enrollment is 25.39%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4721.99%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7763.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,64736.49%
Some college, no degree:4,65219.63%
Associate's degree:2,1409.03%
Bachelor's degree:4,92920.80%
Graduate or professional degree:2,0848.79%
Total:23,700100%
High school or higher:22,45294.73%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,01329.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:25,37269.93%
Public Insurance:9,15725.24%
No Insurance:1,7534.83%
Total:36,282100%
Has Health Insurance:34,52995.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.4%4.9%4.9%5.4%5.3%6.6%5.7%5.7%6.0%4.6%2.9%3.6%3.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3986.15%
Kindergarten:2153.32%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,34336.22%
High school (grades 9-12):1,87028.91%
College or graduate school:1,64225.39%
Total:6,468100%
Early Childhood:6139.48%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,42868.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 08723 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 898 business establishments, employing about 10,870 people with an annual payroll of $437,076,000. USPS data shows 14,042 residential mailboxes and 905 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,042Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:905Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,494Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,253Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:615Source: USPS
# of Businesses:898Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$101,482,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$437,076,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,870Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 08723 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 19,756,722 people, about 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 08723, and is subdivided into the Lakewood-New Brunswick, NJ division. It covers 11.96 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.655 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:19,756,722Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:11.96 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.655 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


08724 | | 08722

Schools in ZIP Code 08723


ZIP Code 08723 is in the Brick Township School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 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.

Ocean County Vocational Technical School Brick Center 350 Chambers Bridge Road
Brick, NJ 08723
Warren H. Wolf Early Childhood Development Center 224 Chambers Bridge Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
District: Brick Township School District
Brick Township High School 346 Chambers Bridge Rd
Brick Town, NJ 08723
District: Brick Township School District
Drum Point Road Elementary School 41 Drum Point Rd
Brick Town, NJ 08723
District: Brick Township School District
Emma Havens Young Elementary School 43 Drum Point Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
District: Brick Township School District
Lake Riviera Middle School 171 Beaverson Boulevard
Brick, NJ 08723
District: Brick Township School District
Osbornville Elementary School 218 Drum Point Rd
Brick, NJ 08723
District: Brick Township School District
Oros Bais Yakov 50 Lapsley Ln
Lakewood, NJ 08701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Shalva High School 1980 Swarthmore Ave Unit 1
Lakewood, NJ 87014
District: Private SchoolNearby
Yeshiva Toras Menachem 1990 Swarthmore Ave
Lakewood, NJ 87014
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 08723


Capri Institute Of Hair Design-Brick 268 Brick Blvd
Brick, NJ 08723
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Jersey Shore 712 Route 70
Brick, NJ 08723-3413
Type: Post Secondary
Ocean County College College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754-2001
Type: Post Secondary
Keser Torah-Mayan Hatalmud 218 Joe Parker Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701-2758
Type: Post Secondary
Yeshiva Gedolah Of Woodlake Village 199 Joe Parker Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Seminary Bnos Chaim 388 Chestnut Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701-2336
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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