ZIP code 08731
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 08731 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Forked River, NJ. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 08731 ZIP code area.
08731 is the zip code for
Forked River, NJ
- Total population
- 20,009▲
- Housing units
- 8,580▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 47.83
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 418.34▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 2.10
Demographic data for zip code 08731
- Male
- 9,862▲
- Female
- 10,147▲
- Median age
- Male
- 39.80
- Female
- 42.90
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 7,533▲
- Family households
- 5,505▲
- Nonfamily households
- 2,028▲
- Average household size
- 2.65▲
- Average family size
- 3.09▲
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 8,580▲
- Occupied housing units
- 7,533▲
- Owner-occupied
- 6,720▲
- Renter-occupied
- 813▲
- Vacant housing units
- 1,047▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 1,092▼
- 5 to 9 years
- 1,215▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 1,344▲
- 15 to 19 years
- 1,384▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 1,087▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 2,135▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 2,798▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 3,265▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 1,368▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 1,210▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 1,647▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 1,027▼
- 85 years and over
- 437▲
- Median age
- 41.30▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 18,575
- Hispanic or Latino
- 955
- Black or African American
- 116
- Asian
- 159
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 14
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 6
- Other (One Race)
- 18
- Two or More Races
- 166
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 08731
- Population
(16 years and over) - 15,568
- Civilian labor force
- 10,330
- Employed
- 9,156
- Unemployed
- 1,174
- Armed Forces
- 7
- Not in labor force
- 5,231
- Percent Unemployed
- 11.4%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 8,915
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 7,493
- Carpooled
- 755
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 140
- Walked
- 184
- Other means
- 101
- Worked at home
- 242
- Mean travel time
- 31.1 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 9,156
- Management / business / science / arts
- 2,433
- Service
- 1,841
- Sales / office
- 2,791
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 1,131
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 960
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 9,156
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 62
- Construction
- 948
- Manufacturing
- 446
- Wholesale trade
- 234
- Retail trade
- 1,484
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 779
- Information
- 169
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 468
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 557
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 2,256
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 719
- Public administration
- 727
- Other services
- 307
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 9,156
- Private wage & salary workers
- 6,664
- Government workers
- 2,034
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 458
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 7,235
- Less than $10,000
- 200
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 168
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 578
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 710
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 911
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 1,540
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 1,080
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 1,260
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 504
- $200,000 or more
- 284
- Median household income
- $64,937
- Mean household income
- $81,990
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 5.7%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 08731
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forked River Elem 110 Lacey Road | (609) 971-2080 | 559 | 66 | 13.6 |
| Lacey Twp Middle 660 Denton Avenue | (609) 242-2100 | 815 | 80 | 15.3 |
| Ocean Rgc 1 Game Farm Road (Other/Alternative School) | (609) 693-9282 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Public libraries around Forked River, NJ
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brielle Public Library www.briellepubliclibrary.org | 610 South Street Brielle, NJ 08730 |
| Manasquan Public Library www.manasquan.lib.nj.us | 55 Broad Street Manasquan, NJ 08736 |
Universities and Colleges around 08731
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Institute of Orthopaedic Surgery and Medicine | 730 Lacay Road Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 | (609) 242-6999 |
| Florida Institute of Technology Lakehurst | Hancock Road Lakehurst, NJ 08733 | (732) 657-5511 |
| Wong Jason DO | 730 Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731 | (609) 242-6999 |
| Capitol College | State Highway 547 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 | (732) 323-0052 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 08731
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center www.sbhcs.com | 99 Route 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755 | (732) 557-8000 | 497 |
| Healthsouth Rehab Hospital | 14 Hospital Drive Toms River, NJ 08755 | (732) 244-3100 | 155 |
| Kimball Medical Center www.sbhcs.com | 600 River Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 | (732) 363-1900 | 293 |
| New Beginnings | 317 Beckerville Road Lakehurst, NJ 08733 | (732) 657-9813 | 24 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 08731
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Brown's Steakhouse | 443 S Main St Rt 9 Forked River, NJ 08731 | American, Hamburgers, Ribs, Steak House, Steaks | 609-242-7306 |
| Forked River House | 121 Main Street (RT 9) Forked River, NJ 08731 | Eclectic | 609-693-2310 |
| Latitudes on the River | 361 East Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731 | American, Seafood | 609-242-2648 |
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