Population & age
- Total population
- 134,008
- Median age
- 18.4
Lakewood, NJ (08701)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in above the national average at 72.1%. NCES lists 9 schools serving the area, 9 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $58,949, fair market rent of $2,030 for a two-bedroom, and a 25.3% poverty rate (well above the ~12% US average). Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 88.3%
- Black
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.0%
- Other / multi-racial
- 8.3%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $58,949
- Median home value
- $412,600
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 30.3%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 15,914(51.6%)
- Renter-occupied
- 14,902(48.4%)
- Vacant units
- 2,467
- Built (median)
- 1991
Commute
- Public transit
- 669(1.9%)
- Work from home
- 4,273(12.1%)
- Avg commute
- 21.5 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 33,419(25.3%)
- Uninsured
- 956(0.7%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 20,539(66.7%)
- No broadband
- 10,277(33.3%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 10,783(8.0%)
- Non-English at home
- 23,155(20.7%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,460
/month
1 Bed
$1,650
/month
2 Bed
$2,030
/month
3 Bed
$2,650
/month
4 Bed
$2,940
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
32.6%
Tracks close to the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
28.9%
3.1pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
19.3%
2.7pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
72.1%
3.9pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
14.3%
Tracks close to the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
9.7%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
9 schools serve this ZIP, including 9 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Public | 9–12 | 1,447 |
| Lakewood Middle School | Public | 6–8 | 1,284 |
| Oak Street Elem School | Public | 0–5 | 652 |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | Public | -1–1 | 481 |
| Clifton Ave Grade School | Public | 1–5 | 451 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 4 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026What these numbers say together
Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in above the national average at 72.1%. NCES lists 9 schools serving the area, 9 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $58,949, fair market rent of $2,030 for a two-bedroom, and a 25.3% poverty rate (well above the ~12% US average). Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 19.3%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 08701
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 08701?
32.6%, which is 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 08701?
19.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 08701?
28.9%, which is 3.1 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 08701?
9 schools serve this ZIP, including 9 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 08701 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 08701 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 08701?
Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Lakewood High School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 08701?
134,008 people live in ZIP 08701, with a median age of 18.4 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 08701?
$58,949 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 08701 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 08701, 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 08701?
In ZIP 08701, 12.1% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 1.9% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 08701?
25.3% of the population in ZIP 08701 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 08701 have broadband internet?
66.7% of households in ZIP 08701 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 08701?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (9 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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