How long is the commute from Barnegat, NJ?
Workers who live in Barnegat, NJ take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Barnegat get to work
| Means of transportation | Barnegat | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.9% (±6.8 points) | 75.4% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±4.5 points) | 8.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±6.0 points) | 12.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Barnegat, the average commute is lower than in Ocean County (30.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Barnegat, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ocean County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ocean County, Barnegat ranks 26 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 218 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Barnegat
| Vehicles available | Barnegat | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 6.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.2% (±9.0 points) | 34.4% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.2% (±12.5 points) | 39.2% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±11.6 points) | 20.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Barnegat, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Ocean County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Barnegat
| Barnegat | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±6.0 points) | 12.5% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.5 points) | 93.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±1.9 points) | 88.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Barnegat, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Ocean County (88.7%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Barnegat
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat | — | 24.2 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Ocean Township (Ocean County) | 2.6 mi | 37.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Waretown | 2.9 mi | 44.4 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
| Ocean Acres | 3.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Stafford Township | 4.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Manahawkin | 4.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Forked River | 5.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey Cedars Borough | 5.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Beach Haven West | 5.7 mi | 29.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ocean Township (Ocean County), NJ (37.4 minutes), Waretown, NJ (44.4 minutes), Ocean Acres, NJ (32.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Holiday Heights | 29.4 minutes (±12.7) |
| 21 | Cedar Glen West | 29.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Manahawkin | 28.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 23 | North Beach Haven | 26.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 24 | Cedar Glen Lakes | 25.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 25 | Vista Center | 24.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 | Barnegat | 24.2 minutes (±5.6) |
| 27 | Lakewood | 20.8 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 8 of 27 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Barnegat is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Barnegat Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Barnegat
How long is the average commute in Barnegat?
Workers who live in Barnegat, NJ take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Barnegat without a car?
0.0% of households in Barnegat have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Barnegat?
6.1% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Barnegat worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnegat CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnegat CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnegat CDP, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Barnegat CDP, New Jersey (place:03040, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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