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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08755

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

Typical home value

$524,060[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.3%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+84.5%
vs metro
-28.2%
vs state
-8.0%
ZIP 08755 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08755 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08755 is worth $524,060 — 28.2% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,088 a month — a 7.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,088[2]
Gross yield
7.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,076[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
29,670[3]
Median household income
$87,575[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Joseph A. Citta Elementary School

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

    522 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 yield7.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$37,050

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$2,650
Loan principal$419,248
Down payment$104,812
Total interest paid$534,728

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 ratio1.19
Monthly cost to own$3,676
Monthly rent$3,088

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
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08755?
The typical home in 08755 is worth $524,060, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08755?
Home values in 08755 are up 3.3% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08755?
A typical home in 08755 rents for about $3,088 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 08755?
The effective property tax rate in 08755 is 1.4% — roughly $7,076 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08755?
ZIP code 08755 has a population of 29,670 and a median household income of $87,575.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Plainfield, NJ

    Typical home
    $524,183
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Lake Hopatcong CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $524,419
    Gross yield
  • Avenel CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $524,832
    Gross yield
  • Milford, NJ

    Typical home
    $525,289
    Gross yield
  • Paterson, NJ

    Typical home
    $525,825
    Gross yield
  • Hopatcong, NJ

    Typical home
    $521,895
    Gross yield

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