Ocean Acres
Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey

Ocean Acres is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 18,185 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barnegat, 1.8 miles N.
- 18,185residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 3,121 / sq mipopulation density
- 08005ZIP code
About Ocean Acres
Ocean Acres is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) split between Barnegat Township and Stafford Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Ocean Acres had a population of 18,185. Ocean Acres is located in the northwestern end of Stafford Township and part of Barnegat Township, and is the newest and biggest part of both communities, with approximately 5,500 lots in an area of 6 square miles (16 km2).
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Living in Ocean Acres
- Median household income
- $121,924
- Median home value
- $402,500
- Median rent
- $2,241/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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Ocean Acres had 18,185 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,185 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,121 per sq mi (1,205 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean Acres at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,185 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.83 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7420° N, 74.2811° W |
| ZIP code | 08005 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3454315 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean Acres
- Barnegat1.8 mi N
- Stafford2.7 mi S
- Manahawkin4.1 mi SE
- Ocean4.8 mi NE
- Beach Haven West5.4 mi SE
- Waretown5.7 mi NE
- Eagleswood6.5 mi S
- Forked River7.7 mi NE
- Surf City7.9 mi SE
- Harvey Cedars8.0 mi E
- Little Egg Harbor8.0 mi S
- Lacey8.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Acres
What county is Ocean Acres in?
Ocean Acres is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Ocean Acres, NJ?
18,185 people lived in Ocean Acres at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean Acres, NJ?
The ZIP code of Ocean Acres is 08005.
What is the elevation of Ocean Acres?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocean Acres?
Barnegat (1.8 mi), Stafford (2.7 mi), Manahawkin (4.1 mi), Ocean (4.8 mi), Beach Haven West (5.4 mi).
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