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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08723

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

Typical home value

$516,853[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.4%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+81.9%
vs metro
-29.2%
vs state
-9.3%
ZIP 08723 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08723 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08723 is worth $516,853 — 29.2% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,667 a month — a 6.2% gross rental yield. 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
$2,667[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,877[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
32,141[3]
Median household income
$108,643[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
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Brick Township High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Brick Township Public School District

    1,211 students

  • Lake Riviera Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Brick Township Public School District

    896 students

  • Emma Havens Young Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Brick Township Public School District

    833 students

  • Drum Point Road Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Brick Township Public School District

    471 students

  • Osbornville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Brick Township Public School District

    379 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 yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$32,000

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$2,613
Loan principal$413,483
Down payment$103,371
Total interest paid$527,374

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 ratio1.39
Monthly cost to own$3,699
Monthly rent$2,667

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
85th percentile[1]
Rental yield
82nd percentile[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08723?
The typical home in 08723 is worth $516,853, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08723?
Home values in 08723 are up 5.4% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08723?
A typical home in 08723 rents for about $2,667 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 08723?
The effective property tax rate in 08723 is 1.5% — roughly $7,877 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08723?
ZIP code 08723 has a population of 32,141 and a median household income of $108,643.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Laurence Harbor CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $516,822
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $516,522
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Clinton, NJ

    Typical home
    $516,057
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $515,852
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $515,740
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Silver Lake CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $517,994
    Gross yield
    5.1%

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