CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7230
New Jersey · Ocean County · 6,198 residents · 5.134 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Ocean County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 7230 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $400,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,198
+8%since 2020
from 5,716 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−3%since 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,938
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,691 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,114
+28%since 2020
from $37,735 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−1%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Retail trade5.3%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Education & health services3.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$400,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $278,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,635
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,269 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+22%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(4,413)
Black5%(283)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(550)
Asian5.3%(303)
Other2.9%(167)
Diversity Score48.6%(2,776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(3,518)
Black19.2%(1,191)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,061)
Asian3.8%(235)
Other3.1%(193)
Diversity Score76.1%(4,720)
Diversity Score
76
+57%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
−4%since 2020
from 28.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
53.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
16.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,198 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $100,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $400,700, and the typical rent is about $1,635 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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