ZIP code 08731
Where is ZIP code 08731?
Forked River, New Jersey
Ocean County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08731 belongs to Forked River, New Jersey in Ocean County. 08731 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 609, 640, 732 and 848. About 21,629 people live in the 08731 area, where the median household income is $98,582. The closest ZIP codes are 08734 (Lanoka Harbor, 2 mi northeast), 08758 (Waretown, 3.8 mi south) and 08756 (Toms River, 3.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 08731 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Forked River |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 609, 640, 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 39.8444, -74.1973 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 087 |
Population and income in 08731
| Population | 21,629 · higher than 73% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 277 · lower than 85% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.2 years · higher than 79% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $98,582 · lower than 66% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,139 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $404,200 · lower than 62% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,070 a month |
| Housing units | 9,719 |
| Households | 8,656 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 78.12 sq mi (plus 2.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08731. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08731
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08734 | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | 2 mi NE | Standard |
| 08758 | Waretown, NJ | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 08756 | Toms River, NJ | 3.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 08721 | Bayville, NJ | 5 mi NE | Standard |
| 08722 | Beachwood, NJ | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 08741 | Pine Beach, NJ | 6.4 mi N | Standard |
| 08740 | Ocean Gate, NJ | 6.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08005 | Barnegat, NJ | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 08732 | Island Heights, NJ | 7.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 08006 | Barnegat Light, NJ | 7.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 08752 | Seaside Park, NJ | 8.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 08757 | Toms River, NJ | 9.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08731 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08731
123 MAIN ST
FORKED RIVER NJ 08731
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lacey: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08731-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08731?
- 08731 is a Forked River, New Jersey ZIP code.
- What county is 08731 in?
- ZIP code 08731 is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08731 in?
- 08731 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08731?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08731 use area codes 609, 640, 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08731?
- About 21,629 people live in ZIP code 08731, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08731?
- The median household income in 08731 is $98,582 a year, lower than 66% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08731?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08731 are 08734 (Lanoka Harbor, 2 miles), 08758 (Waretown, 3.8 miles), 08756 (Toms River, 3.9 miles) and 08721 (Bayville, 5 miles).