Population 5,467 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oceanport
Household size in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Oceanport has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.9, Oceanport is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Oceanport, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oceanport
Renters in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Oceanport is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Oceanport is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, even as the national rate fell. Oceanport has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Oceanport run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,115 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $555 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,270 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $346 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$769 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Oceanport runs $346 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $769 a month since 2006–10, down 69%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 23.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other New Jersey city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oceanport
Bachelor's degrees in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.0% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oceanport is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Oceanport: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oceanport
| Period | Oceanport | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oceanport is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area as a whole (6.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oceanport compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanport | 2.42 | 51.9 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 1974 | $346 | 57.0% | 98.6% | 5.9% |
| Fort Monmouth | 1.74 | 49.5 | 16.7% | 74.0% | 12.7% | 1950 | $1,672 | 20.0% | 78.1% | 0.0% |
| Long Branch | 2.65 | 38.7 | 13.1% | 57.3% | 11.6% | 1968 | $1,946 | 35.4% | 84.8% | 7.3% |
| West Long Branch | 2.74 | 33.1 | 5.6% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 1967 | $2,791 | 47.0% | 92.7% | 8.2% |
| Little Silver | 2.75 | 43.9 | 2.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1959 | $3,445 | 81.4% | 99.7% | 3.4% |
| Monmouth Beach | 2.21 | 55.9 | 6.9% | 16.5% | 12.2% | 1976 | $2,244 | 65.8% | 98.1% | 5.1% |
| Shrewsbury | 2.64 | 44.3 | 5.2% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 1965 | $2,324 | 62.6% | 97.5% | 4.6% |
| Eatontown | 2.28 | 47.8 | 9.0% | 41.8% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,899 | 35.5% | 91.0% | 6.0% |
| Fair Haven | 3.03 | 41.2 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 1957 | $3,473 | 85.7% | 99.5% | 4.2% |
| Oakhurst | 2.94 | 41.8 | 10.9% | 20.5% | 18.0% | 1964 | $2,862 | 47.5% | 96.3% | 6.5% |
| Rumson | 2.93 | 43.8 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 1967 | $2,859 | 81.0% | 99.0% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oceanport. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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