Pine beach nj 029, 2005
Pine Beach’s story
116 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1910Pine Beach is settled
Population
2,233
2025 Census estimate · +4% since 2020
Typical home
$585K
+6.3% in a year
Household income
$143K
median
Median age
51.3
years
Jobs based here
227
A commuter town
Is Pine Beach a good place to live?
The best of Pine Beach’s subject grades are an A for health and incomes and an A− for civic life; the weakest is a C for cost of living. Among 395 New Jersey towns, just 1 have a lower property crime rate than Pine Beach. Pine Beach is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 71% of U.S. towns. Among 469 New Jersey towns, just 5 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Pine Beach. On the outdoors, just 49 of New Jersey’s 530 towns do worse. Pine Beach has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Pine Beach stand out
Where Pine Beach beats most towns.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Pine Beach for work
Where Pine Beach’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
227jobs based in Pine Beach
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Pine Beach grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Jersey), ordered by how far Pine Beach is from typical.
HealthCommunity Medical Center 3.2 miles awayAOpen →Jobs & income227 jobs based hereAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.3 of 20; 1.5% of households have no carB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →SchoolsC+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5% conserved landB−Open →History2 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life3.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 562 attractions →Six Flags Great Adventure and 48 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pine Beach. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a year
Big draw33 mi Park & preservePine Barrens19 mi BeachLong Beach Island
5 mi Theme parkCasino Pier
12 mi LighthouseBarnegat Lighthouse
5 mi State parkIsland Beach State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Casino Pier: User:Jimmypitt1234, Public domain · Barnegat Lighthouse: L'Aquatique, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Island Beach State Park: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pine Beach: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pine Beach, and how to reach them.
PowerJCP&L18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPine Beach Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBorough Yard (Borough Recycling Yard)Drop-offTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOcean County ClerkOcean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP code0874108741 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pine Beach.
HealthA
Residents of Pine Beach are healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Pine Beach beats the New Jersey average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 27% of Pine Beach adults feel lonely, against 32% in New Jersey’s towns and 33% across U.S. towns. 13% of Pine Beach adults report frequent mental distress.
93%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Pine Beach | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 23% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 19% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
14 better16 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Pine Beach | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.2% | 14.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.8% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 7.5% |
Community Medical Center
3.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsC+
On state tests, Pine Beach’s schools trail 63% of New Jersey districts
Its public schools are run by the Toms River Regional School District. Its one school is below.
37%of NJ districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Beach Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 371 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NJ on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most of Pine Beach’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Pine Beach for work: only 2% work in town. At $143,000, Pine Beach’s median household income is where New Jersey’s towns sit at $113,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Pine Beach’s average trip to work is 23 minutes.
2%work in town
| Pine Beach | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $143,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 12% | 16% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Pine Beach2%
Toms River Township21%
Berkeley Township8%
Lakewood Township6%
Brick Township4%
13 mi
median commute distance
227
jobs based in Pine Beach
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 71% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than New Jersey overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (17% statewide). The median age in Pine Beach is 51.3 years. Pine Beach has grown 4% since 2020, to 2,233 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
51.3median age · NJ 40.1
| Pine Beach | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 51% | 45% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 17% | 21% | 22% |
Pine BeachNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school15%
Some college17%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s36%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Pine Beach | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.3% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.9% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.1% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 14.7% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.6% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.9% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 36% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.8% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,200, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Pine Beach
Pine Beach has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 85° and January nights drop to 25°.
85°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring41–61°
Summer64–83°
Fall48–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
85°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Pine Beach
Pine Beach's reported crime rate is well below New Jersey's. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pine Beach0
New Jersey2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Pine Beach0
New Jersey12.7
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
4.8%conserved
4.8%
conserved · 20 of 408 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Walling Field | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C
The typical home in Pine Beach is valued at about $585K
The typical Pine Beach home is worth about $585,000, up 6.3% in a year, close to the New Jersey typical home. 94% of households own their home in Pine Beach.
$585KZillow home value
| Pine Beach | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 94% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,563 a month | $1,778 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pine Beach$585K
New Jersey$575K
+6.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Pine Beach, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 1992, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pine Beach.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windHurricanes
6
paid flood claims since 1992
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pine Beach
20pages on Pine Beach
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 63% of NJ districts · 1 schoolSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than NJ on 14 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$585K typical home · up 6.3% in a yearWork & commuteA$143K median household income · 227 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 50% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
20 within 15 miles of the center of Pine Beach
Ocean County CollegeCommunity college · Public · Toms River5 mi$4,906 in-state tuitionBeth Medrash of Asbury ParkUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lakewood7.7 mi$12,010 tuitionRabbinical Seminary Mkor ChaimUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lakewood8 mi$8,450 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Pine Beach residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
About Pine Beach
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, US
Pine Beach is a borough in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,139, its highest ever decennial count and an increase of 12 (+0.6%) from the 2010 census count of 2,127, which in turn reflected an increase of 177 (+9.1%) from the 1,950 counted in the 2000 census. Pine Beach was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 26, 1925, from portions of Berkeley Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1925
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- ZIP code
- 08741
Pine Beach’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Pine Beach.
Berkeley TownshipPine Beach
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Beach | — | — | C | — | C+ | A |
| Berkeley Township | #354 | C | C | B+ | C | B+ |
Pine Beach has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Pine Beach reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Pine Beach with a neighbor →
Questions about Pine Beach
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pine Beach, NJ expensive?
That is 5.9 years of the area's median household income ($99,155 across the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Pine Beach, NJ known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Monique Luiz and George Winterling.