ZIP code 08742
Where is ZIP code 08742?
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Ocean County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08742 belongs to Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey in Ocean County. 08742 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 25,732 people live in the 08742 area, where the median household income is $123,152. The closest ZIP codes are 08730 (Brielle, 1.9 mi north), 08736 (Manasquan, 2.8 mi north) and 08724 (Brick, 2.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 08742 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Point Pleasant Beach |
| Also accepted | Bay Head, Point Pleasant Boro, Pt Pleas Bch, Pt Pleasant, Pt Pleasant Beach |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 732, 848 |
| Coordinates | 40.0806, -74.0595 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 087 |
Population and income in 08742
| Population | 25,732 · higher than 79% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,586 · higher than 76% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.4 years · higher than 80% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $123,152 · higher than 61% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $65,555 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 53% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $627,200 · higher than 75% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,884 a month |
| Housing units | 12,804 |
| Households | 10,782 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 5.61 sq mi (plus 1.79 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08742. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08730 | Brielle, NJ | 1.9 mi N | Standard |
| 08736 | Manasquan, NJ | 2.8 mi N | Standard |
| 08724 | Brick, NJ | 2.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 08723 | Brick, NJ | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 08738 | Mantoloking, NJ | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 08750 | Sea Girt, NJ | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 08720 | Allenwood, NJ | 4.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 07762 | Spring Lake, NJ | 5.2 mi N | Standard |
| 08739 | Normandy Beach, NJ | 5.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 07719 | Belmar, NJ | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 07715 | Belmar, NJ | 7 mi N | Unique |
| 08735 | Lavallette, NJ | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08742 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08742
123 MAIN ST
POINT PLEASANT BEACH NJ 08742
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BAY HEAD, POINT PLEASANT BORO, PT PLEAS BCH, PT PLEASANT and PT PLEASANT BEACH as the city name for 08742. Avoid Point Pleasant: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08742-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08742?
- 08742 is a Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey ZIP code. Bay Head, Point Pleasant Boro, Pt Pleas Bch, Pt Pleasant and Pt Pleasant Beach are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08742 in?
- ZIP code 08742 is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08742 in?
- 08742 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08742?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08742 use area codes 732 and 848.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08742?
- About 25,732 people live in ZIP code 08742, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08742?
- The median household income in 08742 is $123,152 a year, higher than 61% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08742?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08742 are 08730 (Brielle, 1.9 miles), 08736 (Manasquan, 2.8 miles), 08724 (Brick, 2.9 miles) and 08723 (Brick, 3.6 miles).