08006 ZIP Code, Barnegat Light, NJ
08006 is a ZIP code in Barnegat Light, New Jersey in Ocean County. It covers 0.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 08752, 08050 and 08734. 500 people live here in 217 households, fewer than in most New Jersey ZIP codes. With about 602 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $125,417, above the New Jersey median of $103,556; the median age is 62.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Barnegat Light, NJ
- County: Ocean County
- Land area: 0.8 sq mi
- Population: 500
- Median household income: $125,417
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 500 |
| Households | 217 |
| Median household income | $125,417 |
| Income per person | $82,301 |
| Median age | 62.7 |
| Homeowners | 94.9% |
| Median home value | $1,107,800 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 45.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Broadband internet | 95.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 13.8% |
| $35–50K | 4.1% |
| $50–75K | 4.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 18.0% |
| $150–200K | 18.4% |
| $200K+ | 20.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 6.6% |
| 20–24 | 1.8% |
| 25–34 | 1.0% |
| 35–44 | 2.6% |
| 45–54 | 4.4% |
| 55–64 | 27.8% |
| 65–74 | 22.4% |
| 75+ | 22.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 6.9% |
| Owned outright | 9.4% |
| Rented | 0.9% |
| Vacant | 82.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 2.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 08006
58 business establishments with 268 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Retail Trade: 9
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 8
- Construction: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 08752 — Seaside Park borough, NJ (6 mi)
- 08050 — Ocean Acres CDP, NJ (7.2 mi)
- 08734 (8.3 mi)
- 08758 — Waretown CDP, NJ (8.3 mi)
- 08008 — North Beach Haven CDP, NJ (10.3 mi)
- 08005 — Barnegat CDP, NJ (10.6 mi)
- 08721 — Pine Beach borough, NJ (11.6 mi)
- 08092 (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 08006
- Barnegat Light, NJ ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ocean County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- New Jersey ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 08006, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 08006 in?
- 08006 is a Barnegat Light, NJ mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Barnegat Light.
- What county is 08006 in?
- 08006 is in Ocean County.
- What is the population of 08006?
- About 500 people (±147), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 640.
- What is the median household income in 08006?
- $125,417 (±$35,221), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 08006?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 08006 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 08006?
- The closest, measured center to center: 08752 (6 mi, Seaside Park borough, NJ), 08050 (7.2 mi, Ocean Acres), 08734 (8.3 mi), 08758 (8.3 mi, Waretown), 08008 (10.3 mi, North Beach Haven) and 08005 (10.6 mi, Barnegat).
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