| Official Zip Code Name | Lakewood |
| Zip Code State | New Jersey |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Ocean |
| Area Code | 732 / 848 |
| Current Population: | 92843 |
| Racial Majority: | White 78.13% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 80.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income | $44642 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $70060 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25.6 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 33 - 85 ft. |
| Area | 25 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.07644400, -74.20326900 |
The current unemployment level in 08701 is 2.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.4% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.4% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 08701 increased to 92843 from 60392 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 08701 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 08701 public schools is Hispanic. 86.3% of students in 08701 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73035 | 78.13% | 70005 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 3737 | 4% | 5346 | -30% |
| Hispanic | 15395 | 16.47% | 16062 | -4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 24 | 0.03% | 39 | -38% |
| Asian | 487 | 0.52% | 737 | -34% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 74 | 0.07% | 74 | -15% |
| Two Or More Races | 574 | 0.78% | 574 | +28% |
| White | 4.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 13.9% |
| Hispanic | 80.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92843 | 60392 |
| Male Population | 49.70% | |
| Female Population | 50.30% | |
| Total Households | 24283 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 86.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 85.7% |
| Median Household Income | $44642 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 54.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 17.20% |
| 08701 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Jersey District 4 | Chris Smith | Republican |
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Zip Code 08701 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 23 | 31 | 39 | 49 | 58 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 35 | 27 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 40 | 43 | 51 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 56 | 45 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.09 | 3.18 | 4.24 | 4.02 | 4.16 | 3.57 | 4.61 | 4.76 | 4.07 | 3.6 | 3.97 | 3.94 | 48.22 |