Ocean County GIS Maps
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Ocean County, New Jersey, has 637,229 residents across 421,632 parcels and covers 628.4 square miles. The population grew 10.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Ocean County is 34029.
Point Pleasant is the county's largest population center. Ocean County also includes 29 zip codes, 14 public school districts and 47 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Ocean County Trends
- Population
- 637,229▴
- Median Home Value
- $366,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 50,236▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Ocean County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ocean County Parcels
Ocean County has 421,632 mapped parcels covering 382,711 acres. The median assessed value is $298,000. The median lot size is 0.18 acres. 3,743 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1982 or earlier. About 7% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside New Jersey. Mailing addresses reach 71.0%. Site addresses reach 71.0%. Browse the interactive Ocean County Parcel viewer here.
Ocean County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 421,632 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 299,346 | 71.0% |
| Site address | 299,346 | 71.0% |
| Land use code | 299,346 | 71.0% |
| Land use description | 296,336 | 70.3% |
| Assessed value | 299,346 | 71.0% |
| Land value | 299,346 | 71.0% |
| Improvement value | 299,346 | 71.0% |
| Acreage | 299,346 | 71.0% |
| Parcel boundary | 421,632 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Ocean County parcel records.
Ocean County Population
Ocean County had 637,229 residents in 2020. That was 10.5% higher than in 2010. Ocean County added 126,313 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1,014 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson.
Population Trend in Ocean County NJ
Ocean County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ocean County Zip Codes
Ocean County has 29 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lakewood (08701), Toms River (08753) and Jackson (08527). Lakewood is the largest zip by population, with about 135,256 residents or 21% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 40% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ocean County NJ
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08701 | Lakewood | 135,256 | ▴ 45.7% |
| 08753 | Toms River | 64,369 | ▴ 1.1% |
| 08527 | Jackson | 57,925 | ▴ 6.5% |
| 08724 | Brick | 41,458 | ▾ -2.1% |
| 08757 | Toms River | 34,679 | ▴ 4.4% |
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Ocean County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ocean County Demographics
Ocean County has a median age of 41.4, which makes the county a little older than New Jersey overall. About 24.9% of residents are under 18, while 22.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 33.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 42.9%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ocean County NJ
Median Age
41.4
Under 18
24.9%
Age 65+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
33.7%
Ocean County School Districts
Ocean County is served by 14 public school districts with 50,236 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Toms River Regional, Brick Township and Jackson Township. Those three districts account for about 60% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ocean County NJ
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River Regional School District | 14,323 | 28.5% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Brick Township School District | 8,224 | 16.4% | ▴ 0.1% |
| Jackson Township School District | 7,376 | 14.7% | ▾ -2.8% |
| Lakewood Township School District | 4,193 | 8.3% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Lacey Township School District | 3,913 | 7.8% | ▴ 3.9% |
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Ocean County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ocean County Housing & Real Estate
Ocean County has a median home value of $366,600 and a median gross rent of $1,702. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New Jersey median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $535,000 and homes spent about 49 days on the market.
Ocean County Housing Mix
Ocean County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ocean County Housing Trends
Ocean County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ocean County, NJ
Ocean County has 20,510 business listings across 1,024 categories. The largest categories in Ocean County business listings are Real Estate Agents (493, 2.4%), Contractors (361, 1.8%), and Pizza Restaurants (296, 1.4%). The full Ocean County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ocean County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ocean County, NJ
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 493 | 2.4% |
| Contractors | 361 | 1.8% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 296 | 1.4% |
| Medical Offices | 288 | 1.4% |
| Beach | 281 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 271 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 250 | 1.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 246 | 1.2% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 240 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 214 | 1.0% |
Ocean County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Taco-Tastic IV (Bricktown) | 3D Printing Service | Brick Township |
| Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Brick |
| Ocean County College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Toms River |
| Playa Bowls | Acai Bowls | Beach Haven |
| Stafford Preserve Apartments | Accommodation | Manahawkin |
| CK Accounting Group | Accountant | Brick |
| Barnegat Little League | Active Life | Barnegat |
| Acupuncture Practice of Robert F. Lenahan | Acupuncture | Point Pleasant |
| A AAA-1 Abuse & Addiction Helpline | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Brick |
| Little Mommies Doll Adoption Center | Adoption Services | Toms River |
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Ocean County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ocean County Basemaps
Ocean County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ocean County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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