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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code08741

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Living in Pine Beach

Housing in Pine Beach

$586K▲ 6.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Pine Beach home is worth about $586,000, up 6.4% in a year, close to the New Jersey typical home.

Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Pine Beach

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Pine Beach's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Pine Beach 0

New Jersey 2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Pine Beach 0

New Jersey 12.7

U.S. 15.5

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Health in Pine Beach

Health Grade A

Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

14better than NJ·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 2▼ 8 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 3▲ 2 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.2%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 5.8%Fewer uninsured adultsNJ 11.3% · better 10.1%More adults who have had cancerNJ 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

Community Medical CenterToms River · 3.2 mi · ER

Ohi - Toms RiverToms River · 2.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Pine Beach · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pine Beach →

Natural hazards in Pine Beach

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌀 Hurricanes

6Does Pine Beach flood?paid flood claims since 1992 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Pine Beach MapPine Beach vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Pine Beach →

Schools in Pine Beach

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Pine Beach’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictToms River Regional School DistrictSchools1

Pine Beach Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades K–5 · 371 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.