Barnegat Light borough, NJ

ZIP 08006 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Barnegat Light borough, NJ (08006)

Median Income

$104,583

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+30

Wealth inflow

Population

473

Unemployment

18.8%

15.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 30 for ZIP 08006 (Barnegat Light 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

18.8%+407% vs US avg

Self-Employed

9.6%+58% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

0.0%

Establishments

268

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.8%
Construction13.5%
Manufacturing10.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Retail trade15.4%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate16.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.7%
Education, health care, social18.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services1.9%
Other services1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08006 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 17.1%, median income rose 16.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 40.3%.

Median Income

$104,583

+39% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate