ZIP code 08740
Where is ZIP code 08740?
Ocean Gate, New Jersey
Ocean County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 08740 belongs to Ocean Gate, New Jersey in Ocean County. 08740 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ocean Gate post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 732 and 848. About 1,599 people live in the 08740 area, where the median household income is $69,397. The closest ZIP codes are 08732 (Island Heights, 1.3 mi northwest), 08721 (Bayville, 1.6 mi southwest) and 08741 (Pine Beach, 1.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 08740 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ocean Gate |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 39.926, -74.1351 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 087 |
Population and income in 08740
| Population | 1,599 · lower than 87% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,553 · higher than 69% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.8 years · higher than 90% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $69,397 · lower than 89% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,887 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $358,000 · lower than 73% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,604 a month |
| Housing units | 1,185 |
| Households | 710 (2.25 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 18% |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (plus 0.65 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08732 | Island Heights, NJ | 1.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 08721 | Bayville, NJ | 1.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 08741 | Pine Beach, NJ | 1.8 mi W | Standard |
| 08752 | Seaside Park, NJ | 3 mi E | Standard |
| 08722 | Beachwood, NJ | 3.2 mi W | Standard |
| 08751 | Seaside Heights, NJ | 3.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 08753 | Toms River, NJ | 3.7 mi N | Standard |
| 08734 | Lanoka Harbor, NJ | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 08735 | Lavallette, NJ | 4.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 08731 | Forked River, NJ | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 08739 | Normandy Beach, NJ | 6.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08755 | Toms River, NJ | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08740
PO BOX 123
OCEAN GATE NJ 08740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08740?
- 08740 is a Ocean Gate, New Jersey ZIP code.
- What county is 08740 in?
- ZIP code 08740 is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08740 in?
- 08740 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08740 use area codes 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08740?
- About 1,599 people live in ZIP code 08740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08740?
- The median household income in 08740 is $69,397 a year, lower than 89% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- Can I use 08740 for a street address?
- No. 08740 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ocean Gate use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 08740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08740 are 08732 (Island Heights, 1.3 miles), 08721 (Bayville, 1.6 miles), 08741 (Pine Beach, 1.8 miles) and 08752 (Seaside Park, 3 miles).