Ocean County, New Jersey
Kitchen remodeling in Forked River, NJ
Forked River has 2,787 homes, about nine in ten of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1981.
The homes of Forked River
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Forked River CDP.
More homes in Forked River were built in the 1980s than in any other decade, 31% of them, followed by the 1970s at 23%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 41 years old, unless it has been redone since.
46% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Forked River is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08731 | 9,719 | 87% | 1981 | 48% |
Before you sign: New Jersey
Ask the contractor for the license or registration number they hold and the agency that issued it, then look the number up on that agency’s own site. Ask who will take out the building permit, and get the price, the payment schedule and the scope of work in writing before any money changes hands.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in New Jersey · Permits · What it costs
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