Ocean Acres CDP, NJ

ZIP 08050 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Ocean Acres CDP, NJ (08050)

Median Income

$115,456

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,777

Wealth inflow

Population

27,599

Unemployment

4.5%

0.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,777 for ZIP 08050 (Ocean Acres CDP, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.5%+20% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.0%-1% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.2%-64% vs US avg

713

Establishments

9,186

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction9.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade13.4%
Transportation, utilities4.9%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.4%
Education, health care, social30.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services3.0%
Public administration5.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08050 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.2%, median income rose 10.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.3%.

Median Income

$115,456

+54% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate