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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08050

Ocean County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$589,901[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+8.8%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+107.7%
vs metro
-19.1%
vs state
+3.6%
ZIP 08050 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08050 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 08050 is worth $589,901 — 19.1% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,647[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ocean County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
28,053[3]
Median household income
$115,676[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ocean County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+263[5]
Moved in
12,755
Moved out
12,492

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • Southern Regional High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Southern Regional School District

    1,865 students

  • Southern Regional Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Southern Regional School District

    849 students

  • Ocean Acres Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Stafford Township School District

    723 students

  • Stafford Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Stafford Township School District

    628 students

  • McKinley Avenue Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Stafford Township School District

    612 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,983
Loan principal$471,921
Down payment$117,980
Total interest paid$601,909

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$4,197
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08050?
The typical home in 08050 is worth $589,901, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08050?
Home values in 08050 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 8.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 08050?
The effective property tax rate in 08050 is 1.5% — roughly $8,647 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08050?
ZIP code 08050 has a population of 28,053 and a median household income of $115,676.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Rutgers University-Livingston Campus CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $589,751
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Bayonne, NJ

    Typical home
    $590,391
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ

    Typical home
    $588,753
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Little Ferry, NJ

    Typical home
    $591,143
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • East Patchogue CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $588,042
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Fort Lee, NJ

    Typical home
    $587,813
    Gross yield
    7.0%

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