| ZIP Code | 08757 |
|---|---|
| City | Toms River |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Area Code | 732/848/908 |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Latitude | 39.960591 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.260843 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.9% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 366 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,003 (46%) |
| Some College | 3,374 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 3,333 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,576 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,597 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,133 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,200 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,714/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,302 |
| Vacant Units | 1,267 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,302 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,267 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 08757 is located in Toms River, New Jersey, within Ocean County. With a population of 35,652, this is a highly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.8 years. Economically, 08757 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,133 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08757 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $253,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,714 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 08757 is primarily White (74.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08757 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 08757 in Toms River, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,652 residents, a median household income of $56,133, and a median home value of $253,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.