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ZIP code 08005: Barnegat, NJ

08005 is a ZIP code in Barnegat, New Jersey, mainly in Ocean County, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. About 26,866 people live here.

Population
26,866
Median household income
$93,584
Typical home value
$508,400+4.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,771gross, per month
Median age
51
Homeowners
88.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 08005 details

CityBarnegat
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
Metro areaNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area53.5 sq mi, plus 5 sq mi of water
Population density502 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher33.8% of adults 25+
Average commute27.8 minutes
Center coordinates39.75580, -74.30661

Median rent in 08005 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$971/mo
2 bedrooms$2,012/mo
3 bedrooms$2,022/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 08005

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
08758Waretown, NJ3.9 mi7,868
08050Manahawkin, NJ5.0 mi28,053
08756Toms River, NJ6.5 mi—
08731Forked River, NJ7.2 mi21,629
08092West Creek, NJ7.6 mi3,119
08734Lanoka Harbor, NJ10.5 mi7,879
08008Beach Haven, NJ10.6 mi6,837
08006Barnegat Light, NJ10.6 mi500

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 08005?

A typical home in ZIP code 08005 is worth about $508,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $93,584 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Jersey average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $508,400 homeWhat can a $93,584 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 08005

What city is ZIP code 08005?

ZIP code 08005 is in Barnegat, NJ, in Ocean County.

What county is ZIP code 08005 in?

08005 is mainly in Ocean County, New Jersey.

What is the population of ZIP code 08005?

About 26,866 people live in ZIP code 08005, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 08005 in?

08005 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.