Barnegat CDP, NJ

ZIP 08005 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Barnegat CDP, NJ (08005)

Median Income

$92,548

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,669

Wealth inflow

Population

25,936

Unemployment

7.9%

4.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,669 for ZIP 08005 (Barnegat 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

7.9%+113% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.9%+14% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.9%-58% vs US avg

333

Establishments

2,633

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction4.8%
Manufacturing3.1%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade13.9%
Transportation, utilities7.1%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.1%
Professional, scientific, management9.5%
Education, health care, social31.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.0%
Other services4.1%
Public administration9.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08005 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.1%, median income rose 0.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.4%.

Median Income

$92,548

+23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate