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Forked River ZIP code, New Jersey

The ZIP code for Forked River, NJ is 08731.

USPS city name
1 ZIP code
Population
5,196

Forked River in numbers

About 5,196 people live in Forked River, in 2,172 households. The median household income is $91,493 a year, 12% below the New Jersey median of $103,556 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $437,000 (4% below the New Jersey median), and median gross rent is $2,170 a month. The median age is 49.9; 25.6% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43.6% across New Jersey); the average commute takes 31 minutes.

Population5,196Forked River5,196
Households2,172Forked River2,172
Median age49.9Forked River49.9New Jersey40.1US 38.9
Median household income$91,493Forked River$91,493New Jersey$103,556US $80,734
Median home value$437,000Forked River$437,000New Jersey$454,400US $332,700
Median gross rent$2,170Forked River$2,170New Jersey$1,720US $1,413
Bachelor's degree or higher25.6%Forked River25.6%New Jersey43.6%US 35.7%
Mean commute31.0 minForked River31.0 minNew Jersey30.5 minUS 26.4 min
Population density1,900 / sq miForked River1,900 / sq mi

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for the census place Forked River CDP. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.

ZIP codes addressed as Forked River

ZIP codes with the USPS city name Forked River
ZIP City Type Population Median income Median home
08731 Forked River , NJ Standard 21,629 $98,582 $404,200

Map of Forked River ZIP codes

08731

The ZIP codes of Forked River, NJ, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.

Towns near Forked River

The nearest larger towns are Beachwood (11,088 people, 7.2 mi), Ocean Acres (19,204 people, 7.9 mi) and Holiday City-Berkeley (12,995 people, 11 mi).

Towns near Forked River
TownPopulationDistance
Barnegat 3,360 5.4 mi
Beachwood 11,088 7.2 mi
Ocean Acres 19,204 7.9 mi
South Toms River 3,716 7.9 mi
Holiday City South 4,270 9.4 mi
Holiday City-Berkeley 12,995 10.8 mi
Beach Haven West 5,120 11.0 mi
Pine Ridge at Crestwood 2,719 11.7 mi
Toms River 94,956 11.7 mi
Crestwood Village 7,830 12.7 mi
Pine Lake Park 9,795 12.8 mi
Leisure Village West 3,969 13.8 mi
Leisure Knoll 2,668 14.5 mi
Leisure Village East 4,247 14.8 mi

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