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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08759

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

Typical home value

$274,408[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.8%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-3.4%
vs metro
-62.4%
vs state
-51.8%
ZIP 08759 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08759 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08759 is worth $274,408 — 62.4% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.8%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,802[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
34,237[3]
Median household income
$52,178[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Manchester Township High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Manchester Township School District

    943 students

  • Manchester Township Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Manchester Township School District

    614 students

  • Ridgeway Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Manchester Township School District

    491 students

  • Whiting Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Manchester Township School District

    275 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$1,388
Loan principal$219,526
Down payment$54,882
Total interest paid$279,994

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$1,934
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
38th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
31st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08759?
The typical home in 08759 is worth $274,408, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08759?
Home values in 08759 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 08759?
The effective property tax rate in 08759 is 1.4% — roughly $3,802 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08759?
ZIP code 08759 has a population of 34,237 and a median household income of $52,178.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $270,647
    Gross yield
    10.3%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $245,195
    Gross yield
    13.3%
  • Vernon Center CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $305,386
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $315,244
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Layton CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $323,305
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $337,271
    Gross yield
    10.7%

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