Pine Beach borough, NJ

ZIP 08721 — 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 Pine Beach borough, NJ (08721)

Median Income

$104,361

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,446

Wealth inflow

Population

22,464

Unemployment

7.1%

3.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,446 for ZIP 08721 (Pine Beach borough, 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

7.1%+91% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.7%-7% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.8%-59% vs US avg

387

Establishments

3,348

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction11.1%
Manufacturing5.3%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade12.4%
Transportation, utilities9.6%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.7%
Professional, scientific, management7.9%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services3.3%
Public administration7.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08721 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.6%, median income fell 4.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.3%.

Median Income

$104,361

+39% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate