City

Jackson, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥58,366Population
💰$109,059Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$460,600Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.1%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 4.1%Asian: 3.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White76.1%
Hispanic13.6%
Black4.1%
Asian3.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma424 (1.1%)
HS Graduate10,989 (29.6%)
Some College3,806 (10.2%)
Associates4,095 (11%)
Bachelors3,319 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree14,551 (39.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 39.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate39.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,059 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$460,600 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,693/mo
Total Housing Units21,755
Vacant Units1,068

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Jackson, NJ

Jackson is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 58,366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Jackson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,059 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $460,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,693 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.1%).

Jackson, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08527 58,366 $109,059 $460,600 $1,693 4.7% 48.1% 86.0%