Ocean Acres

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey

Aerial view of Ocean Acres, New Jersey
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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.

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, NJ population

Ocean Acres had 18,185 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census18,185
Density3,121 per sq mi (1,205 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ocean Acres at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyOcean County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population18,185 (2020)
Land area5.83 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Water area0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates39.7420° N, 74.2811° W
ZIP code08005
Census code (GEOID)3454315

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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