ZIP code 08701
Where is ZIP code 08701?
Lakewood, New Jersey
Ocean County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08701 belongs to Lakewood, New Jersey in Ocean County. 08701 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 732 and 848. About 139,149 people live in the 08701 area, where the median household income is $64,959. The closest ZIP codes are 07731 (Howell, 4.4 mi north), 08724 (Brick, 5.1 mi east) and 08723 (Brick, 5.7 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 08701 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakewood |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 40.085, -74.2042 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 087 |
Population and income in 08701
| Population | 139,149 · higher than 100% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,625 · higher than 80% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 18.2 years · lower than 100% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $64,959 · lower than 92% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,089 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $466,100 · higher than 54% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,774 a month |
| Housing units | 33,874 |
| Households | 31,469 (4.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 52% / 49% |
| Land area | 24.74 sq mi (plus 0.4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08701. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08701
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07731 | Howell, NJ | 4.4 mi N | Standard |
| 08724 | Brick, NJ | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
| 08723 | Brick, NJ | 5.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 08527 | Jackson, NJ | 5.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 08755 | Toms River, NJ | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 08720 | Allenwood, NJ | 6.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08754 | Toms River, NJ | 6.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 08733 | Lakehurst, NJ | 7.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 08730 | Brielle, NJ | 7.6 mi E | Standard |
| 08742 | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 08753 | Toms River, NJ | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 08736 | Manasquan, NJ | 8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08701 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08701
123 MAIN ST
LAKEWOOD NJ 08701
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08701-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08701?
- 08701 is a Lakewood, New Jersey ZIP code.
- What county is 08701 in?
- ZIP code 08701 is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08701 in?
- 08701 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08701?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08701 use area codes 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08701?
- About 139,149 people live in ZIP code 08701, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08701?
- The median household income in 08701 is $64,959 a year, lower than 92% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08701?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08701 are 07731 (Howell, 4.4 miles), 08724 (Brick, 5.1 miles), 08723 (Brick, 5.7 miles) and 08527 (Jackson, 5.7 miles).