Lakewood, NJ — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Ocean County · New Jersey
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Lakewood based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
69,884
2023 ACS
Median Income
$57,576
2023
Median Home Value
$618,400
2023
Median Rent
$1,647
2023
Median Age
17.3
Unemployment
6.8%
Cost of Living Index
153.0
100 = national avg
Lakewood is a city in Ocean County, New Jersey, with a population of 69,884 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Lakewood is one of the communities in New Jersey.
The median household income in Lakewood is $57,576, and the median home value is $618,400. The cost of living index is 153.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,647 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, and the median age is 17.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
69,884
Male
36,237
51.9%
Female
33,647
48.1%
Median Age
17.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
11.6%
High School or Higher
22.3%
Foreign Born
9.3%
Veterans
0.9%
Married
33.0%
Avg Household Size
4.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.246
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
85.3%
Foreign Born
9.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
9,686 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
86.1%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
57,732
English Only
72.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
6,540 speakers
Limited English
8.7%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
91.3%
Limited English Proficiency
8.7%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
603
0.9% of population
Disability Rate
3.5%
21 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$19,663
Unemployment Rate
12.6%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
526
87.2%
Female Veterans
77
12.8%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$19,663
Non-Veteran Income
$25,831
Difference
-$6,168
-23.9% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
21
Without Disability
582
Disability Rate
3.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
31,946
#1 Ancestry
American
18.2% (12,750)
#2 Ancestry
Polish
6.7% (4,684)
#3 Ancestry
European
4.6% (3,189)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
13,968
Family Households
12,451
89.1%
Married Couples
11,190
80.1%
Non-Family Households
1,517
10.9%
Single Mother Households
527
3.8%
Single Father Households
734
5.3%
Living Alone
1,266
9.1%
Children Under 18
Total Children
35,496
In Married Couple
32,565
91.7%
With Single Mother
909
2.6%
With Single Father
2,022
5.7%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$59,870
Married Couple Income
$65,573
Single Mother Income
$31,904
Single Father Income
$50,408
Avg Family Size
4.9
Avg Non-Family Size
4.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
390
Grandparents Responsible
120
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$57,576
-21% vs national
Per Capita Income
$17,984
-52% vs national
Poverty Rate
29.3%
+116% vs national
Gini Index
0.4837
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
6.8%
+30% vs national
SNAP Recipients
19.7%
of households
How Lakewood Compares
Lakewood vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Lakewood, NJ has a median household income of $57,576, making it the 17,650th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher median household income than 37% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Lakewood, NJ has a per capita income of $17,984, making it the 26,776th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher per capita income than 5% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Lakewood, NJ has a poverty rate of 29.3%, making it the 3,217th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher poverty rate than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Lakewood, NJ has a unemployment rate of 6.8%, making it the 7,702nd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher unemployment rate than 75% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Lakewood. The median household income here is $57,576.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
+19% vs NJ avg
Labor Force
19,688
Employed
18,344
Mean Commute
18 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
22.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
17.3
Work from Home
14.8%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$162.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
153.0
100 = national avg
+53.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$67,337
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$159,160
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,889
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,328
per month
The median household income in Lakewood, NJ is $57,576, which is 21.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $17,984. The poverty rate of 29.3% is higher than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4837, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 19,688. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 14.8% working from home. About 63.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 153.0, which is 53.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 259.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $67,337 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median List Price
$429,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Days on Market
29
Active Inventory
42
Months of Supply
5.3
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$561,702
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,385
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
25.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
6.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.2%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
8
New Listings
15
Pending Sales
16
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$287
Median List $/SF
$383
Lakewood vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Lakewood, NJ has a median home value of $618,400, making it the 1,986th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher median home value than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Lakewood, NJ has a median rent of $1,647, making it the 3,264th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher median rent than 85% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Lakewood, NJ has a price per square foot of $287, making it the 3,975th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher price per square foot than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Lakewood, NJ has a rent burden of 34.3%, making it the 604th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Lakewood has a higher rent burden than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$618,400
Median Rent
$1,647
Total Housing Units
14,534
Vacancy Rate
3.9%
Owner Occupied
37.0%
Renter Occupied
63.0%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,685
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.62%
of home value
Median Home Value
$618,400
Estimated Mean Tax
$11,138
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($618,400). In Lakewood, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 1.62%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Lakewood, NJ is $350,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 29 days on the market. 25.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $287. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,385/month. About 37.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1992. There are 14,534 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 1.62%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
1.51
per 1,000 residents
-42% vs national
Property Crime Rate
5.85
per 1,000 residents
-66% vs national
Total Crimes
1,066
2024
Violent Clearance
51%
cases solved
Property Clearance
12%
cases solved
YoY Change
-3.4%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Lakewood Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Lakewood vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Lakewood is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Lakewood police solve 100% of murder cases but only 9% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 2 | 0.01 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 22 | 0.15 | 9.1% |
| Robbery | Violent | 27 | 0.19 | 29.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 167 | 1.15 | 58.7% |
| Burglary | Property | 127 | 0.88 | 17.3% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 673 | 4.65 | 10.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 47 | 0.32 | 8.5% |
Lakewood, NJ reported 219 violent crimes and 847 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.51 per 1,000 residents is 41.9% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 51% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 673 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 3.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 219 | 847 | 1.51 | 5.85 |
| 2023 | 223 | 921 | 1.56 | 6.46 |
| 2022 | 123 | 915 | 0.87 | 6.48 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| 2020 | 131 | 871 | 1.21 | 8.06 |
| 2019 | 148 | 965 | 1.40 | 9.16 |
| 2018 | 129 | 779 | 1.25 | 7.57 |
| 2017 | 95 | 931 | 0.92 | 9.06 |
| 2016 | 169 | 949 | 1.69 | 9.46 |
| 2015 | 170 | 1,076 | 1.78 | 11.24 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.2
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
33
Public Assistance
$267.2M
Individual Assistance
$120.4M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Road Fire → | Fire | Apr 2025 | — | — |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Apr 2021 | $577K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $7.3M | $8.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $5.0M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $243.2M | $106.7M |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $2.4M | $4.4M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $3.7M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2010 | $1.0M | $1.1M |
| Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | $2.9M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Dec 2009 | $1.1M | — |
| Warren Grove Fire → | Fire | May 2007 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Nj - Double Trouble Wildfire - 6/02/02 → | Fire | Jun 2002 | — | — |
| Fires and Explosions → | Fire | Sep 2001 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 34 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
52,870
Total Claims Paid
$2,609,634,703
Avg Claim Payout
$49,359
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
95
Federal Funding
$29,668,256
Properties Protected
287
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 25 | $4,287,161 |
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 14 | $1,879,415 |
| 601.1: Generators | 7 | $1,943,688 |
| FMA Plan | 6 | $65,373 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 6 | $1,441,571 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lakewood has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, coastal flood. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 52,870 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $267,229,237 in public assistance recovery funding. $120,427,923 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 95 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
4.4pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
31.6%
Arthritis
18.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
30.3%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
10.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Lakewood has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. 69.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Monmouth Medical Center-Southe...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Community Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 5.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Centrastate Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Monmouth Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Pop. Served
27,802
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| LAKEWOOD TWP MUA | 27,614 | 0 |
| CEDAR GROVE APARTMENTS | 96 | 0 |
| SILVER PINE PARK LAND LLC | 92 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
241.4K MT
Top Emitter
Ocean Peaking Power, LP
132.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Ocean Peaking Power, LP Nautilus Power Llc | Power Plants | 132,308 |
Lakewood Cogeneration Nautilus Power Llc | Power Plants | 109,076 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 3 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 241.4K metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
18 min
-23% vs national
Drive Alone
63.1%
-20% vs national
Public Transit
2.2%
+147% vs national
Work From Home
14.8%
+59% vs national
Carpool
13.3%
Walk / Bike
5.5%
combined
How Lakewood's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
9
2023
6-Year Avg
6
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
2
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Lakewood, NJ is 18 minutes, which is 23.1% below the national average of 23 minutes. 63.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.8% work from home, which is above the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 2.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 13.3% of workers carpool. 5.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 9 traffic fatalities from 7 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
57.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
43.2%
of households
No Internet
39.3%
of households
Total Households
13,968
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
78.3%
of households
Smartphone
54.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
68.4%
of households
Tablet
30.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
19.3¢
per kWh
+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Commercial Rate
14.6¢
per kWh
+8% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Industrial Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
+21% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$128
residential
-10% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg
13% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Lakewood vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Population Served
27,802
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKEWOOD TWP MUA | Community | Purchased surface water | 27,614 | 0 |
| CEDAR GROVE APARTMENTS | Community | Ground water | 96 | 0 |
| SILVER PINE PARK LAND LLC | Community | Ground water | 92 | 0 |
57.6% of households in Lakewood have broadband internet access. 43.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 39.3% of households have no internet access. 7.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 27,802 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Lakewood is located in Ocean County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Lakewood.
Election Overview
Source: Ocean County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
105,789
31.4%
GOP Votes
227,232
67.4%
Total Votes
337,135
Margin
R+36.0%
Shift from 2020
R+7.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105,789 | 227,232 | 337,135 | 31.4% | 67.4% | R+36.0 |
| 2020 | 119,456 | 217,740 | 342,746 | 34.8% | 63.5% | R+28.7 |
| 2016 | 81,845 | 170,103 | 259,592 | 31.5% | 65.5% | R+34.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Ocean County recorded 337,135 total votes. Republicans won the county with 67.4% of the vote compared to 31.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+36.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Ocean County has shifted 2.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
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Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
1,659
Total Assets
$2.2B
Total Income
$2.5B
Per 10K Residents
237.4
nonprofits
+356.7% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
178
Median Assets
$135K
Oldest Active
1943
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $979.8M of $2.2B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Largest Nonprofits in Lakewood
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONORS FUND INC | Philanthropy | $335.0M | $887.6M | 2016 | |
| OORAH INC | Human Services | $211.3M | $51.6M | 2001 | |
| GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY | Education | $122.8M | $80.2M | 1946 | |
| LAKEWOOD RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER INC | Human Services | $83.2M | $71.6M | 2004 | |
| LAKEWOOD CHEDAR SCHOOL | Education | $51.0M | $43.1M | 1978 | |
| SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTER | Human Services | $45.7M | $19.1M | 2002 | |
| BAIS TOVA INC | Education | $37.2M | $14.6M | 2000 | |
| SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE INC | Education | $31.6M | $55.6M | 1996 | |
| ARC OCEAN COUNTY CHAPTER | Housing & Shelter | $31.0M | $37.3M | 1951 | |
| CHEDER TORAS ZEV | Education | $30.9M | $10.1M | 2010 | |
| HARROGATE INCORPORATED | Health Care | $30.2M | $23.0M | 1986 | |
| KARS 4 KIDS INC | Philanthropy | $28.2M | $185.2M | 2001 | |
| OCEAN HEALTH INITIATIVES INC | Health Care | $27.5M | $30.4M | 2003 | |
| MEOROS BAIS YAAKOV INC | Education | $25.5M | $6.3M | 2015 | |
| OCEAN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | — | $24.9M | $14.7M | 2017 | |
| BAIS SHAINDEL | Education | $23.9M | $7.2M | 2023 | |
| PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY INC | Mental Health | $22.7M | $33.9M | 1980 | |
| SFF FOUNDATION | Philanthropy | $22.4M | $4.4M | 2009 | |
| YESHIVA NESIVOS HATORAH INC | Education | $21.5M | $5.5M | 2016 | |
| BAIS REUVEN KAMENETZ OF LAKEWOOD INC | Education | $20.8M | $5.2M | 1999 | |
| YESHIVA ORCHOS CHAIM INC | Education | $20.6M | $17.9M | 2001 | |
| BNOS MELECH OF LAKEWOOD INC | Education | $20.6M | $11.8M | 2005 | |
| LAKEWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Human Services | $19.5M | $4.3M | 1999 | |
| TASHBAR OF LAKEWOOD INC | — | $19.3M | $6.9M | 1993 | |
| YESHIVA SHAAR HATALMUD INC | Education | $19.1M | $5.8M | 2022 | |
| TORAH EDUCATION OF AMERICA INC | Education | $17.3M | $2.7M | 2015 | |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH KEREN HATORAH INC | Religion | $16.3M | $9.8M | 2014 | |
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF LAKEWOOD INC | Education | $15.7M | $5.1M | 1996 | |
| EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND INC | Education | $15.3M | $1.4M | 2004 | |
| CONGREGATION BNOS YAAKOV INC | Education | $15.2M | $9.0M | 1999 | |
| NACHLAS BAIS YAAKOV INC | Education | $14.5M | $6.7M | 2015 | |
| TIFERES BAIS YAAKOV INC | Education | $14.2M | $6.6M | 1998 | |
| BNOS ORCHOS CHAIM INC | Education | $13.9M | $4.0M | 2017 | |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON INC | Education | $13.6M | $9.0M | 2006 | |
| YESHIVA KOL TORAH INC | Education | $13.3M | $2.6M | 2005 | |
| YESHIVAT YAGDIL TORAH INC | Education | $12.8M | $4.6M | 2017 | |
| YESHIVA OHR YEHUDA | Education | $11.8M | $4.2M | 2012 | |
| SEPHARDIC BET YAAKOV INC | Education | $11.8M | $5.0M | 2008 | |
| CONGREGATION OROS BAIS YAAKOV OF LAKEWOOD | Education | $11.7M | $4.6M | 2010 | |
| YESHIVA TIFERETH TORAH INC | — | $11.6M | $4.8M | 1989 | |
| BETH MEDRASH GOVOHA OF LAKEWOOD INC | Education | $11.3M | $4.8M | 2003 | |
| NJ HAND INC | Housing & Shelter | $11.1M | $20.0M | 2003 | |
| HATZOLAH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC | Public Safety | $11.1M | $7.5M | 1994 | |
| TORAS IMECHA INC | Education | $10.6M | $6.3M | 2000 | |
| ADERES BAIS YAAKOV INC | Education | $10.2M | $4.1M | 2018 | |
| MATZO BALL CHARITY INC | Religion | $10.2M | $432K | 2020 | |
| TOMCHEI SHABBOS DLAKEWOOD INC | Food & Agriculture | $9.9M | $21.0M | 2003 | |
| AMERICAN CNTR FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY & TOLERANCE INC | Civil Rights | $9.8M | $437K | 2002 | |
| BNOS BRACHA INC | Education | $9.8M | $4.5M | 2006 | |
| MESIVTA NEZER HATORAH INC | Education | $9.6M | $3.3M | 2014 |
Lakewood, NJ has 1,659 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.2B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 823 organizations. 178 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 237.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1943.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
686
Total Approved
$270.5M
Jobs Supported
5,311
Per 10K Residents
98.2
SBA loans
+48.2% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
83
Top Lender
TD Bank, National Association
196 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
665
Total Amount
$229.2M
Avg Loan
$344,657
Median Loan
$146,000
SBA Guaranteed
$164.1M(72%)
Jobs Supported
4,662
Loans
21
Total Amount
$41.3M
Avg Loan
$1,968,762
Median Loan
$1,387,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
275
40% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$135.8M
50% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$493,850
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breadberry Lakewood Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Omni Group Holdings Us Lp | 1 | $5.0M |
| Cornerstone Equities Urban Renewal Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Humble Warehouse Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Ltc Consulting Services, Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Ai Stone | 2 | $5.0M |
| Bounce Therapy Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Astor Chocolate Corp. | 1 | $4.9M |
| Krug Orthodontics Llc | 1 | $4.7M |
| Stitch and Sew Llc | 1 | $4.4M |
Lakewood, NJ has received 686 SBA loans totaling $270.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 665 loans (97% of the total), supporting 4,662 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 21 loans totaling $41.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Lakewood is TD Bank, National Association with 196 loans. That works out to 98.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
19
Total Population
579,924
Avg Median Income
$121,294
Avg Home Value
$601,342
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07719 | 22,138 | $119,877 | $628,700 | $1,754 | 12.7 |
| 07727 | 7,135 | $131,125 | $585,900 | $1,794 | 25.5 |
| 07728 | 56,623 | $107,042 | $490,000 | $1,941 | 49.6 |
| 07731 | 39,924 | $130,064 | $454,900 | $2,619 | 31.8 |
| 08527 | 58,366 | $109,059 | $460,600 | $1,693 | 85.4 |
| 08701 | 136,784 | $62,811 | $430,700 | $1,701 | 24.7 |
| 08720 | 774 | $218,173 | $757,000 | N/A | 2.6 |
| 08723 | 32,033 | $103,953 | $374,400 | $1,652 | 12.0 |
| 08724 | 41,573 | $98,771 | $364,700 | $1,767 | 13.8 |
| 08730 | 4,960 | $167,754 | $815,100 | $2,655 | 1.8 |
| 08733 | 2,864 | $80,792 | $225,800 | $1,730 | 12.3 |
| 08735 | 3,435 | $85,265 | $865,200 | N/A | 1.7 |
| 08736 | 13,056 | $170,042 | $849,800 | $1,838 | 4.7 |
| 08738 | 1,371 | $218,667 | $1,418,600 | N/A | 1.0 |
| 08742 | 25,558 | $111,983 | $576,300 | $1,879 | 5.6 |
| 08750 | 3,624 | $150,357 | $1,117,800 | $2,039 | 1.9 |
| 08753 | 64,788 | $101,648 | $377,200 | $1,742 | 23.1 |
| 08755 | 29,266 | $81,077 | $379,600 | $1,484 | 16.0 |
| 08757 | 35,652 | $56,133 | $253,200 | $1,714 | 17.8 |
Lakewood, NJ has 19 ZIP codes with a combined population of 579,924. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $121,294. The average median home value is $601,342. The average median monthly rent is -$105,261,579.
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