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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08753

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

Typical home value

$538,026[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.8%
5-year / yr
+8.3%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+89.4%
vs metro
-26.3%
vs state
-5.5%
ZIP 08753 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08753 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08753 is worth $538,026 — 26.3% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,778 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
$2,778[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
$7,935[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
65,448[3]
Median household income
$105,224[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
15
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
4
  • Toms River High School North

    High · Grades 9–12 · Toms River Regional School District

    1,962 students

  • Toms River High School East

    High · Grades 9–12 · Toms River Regional School District

    1,444 students

  • Toms River High School South

    High · Grades 9–12 · Toms River Regional School District

    1,371 students

  • Toms River Intermediate School East

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Toms River Regional School District

    1,278 students

  • Cedar Grove Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Toms River Regional School District

    957 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$33,339

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$2,721
Loan principal$430,421
Down payment$107,605
Total interest paid$548,978

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 ratio1.38
Monthly cost to own$3,828
Monthly rent$2,778

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
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
82nd percentile[2]
Property tax
34th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08753?
The typical home in 08753 is worth $538,026, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08753?
Home values in 08753 are up 3.8% over the past year, and up 8.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08753?
A typical home in 08753 rents for about $2,778 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 08753?
The effective property tax rate in 08753 is 1.5% — roughly $7,935 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08753?
ZIP code 08753 has a population of 65,448 and a median household income of $105,224.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lincoln Park, NJ

    Typical home
    $537,910
    Gross yield
  • Rocky Point CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $537,465
    Gross yield
  • Linden, NJ

    Typical home
    $538,901
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $536,679
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Jersey City, NJ

    Typical home
    $536,391
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Deans CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $539,930
    Gross yield
    5.7%

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