City

Toms River, NJ

5 ZIP codes  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥129,706Population
💰$84,496Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$343,658Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 5.1%Asian: 3.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic12.5%
Black5.1%
Asian3.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma1,353 (1.5%)
HS Graduate34,053 (37.3%)
Some College9,619 (10.5%)
Associates10,487 (11.5%)
Bachelors7,685 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree28,211 (30.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College10.5%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,496 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$343,657 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,676/mo
Total Housing Units58,520
Vacant Units5,073

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Toms River, NJ

Toms River is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 129,706 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.29 years.

Economically, Toms River is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,495 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Toms River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $343,657, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,676 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Toms River is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.8%).

Toms River, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Toms River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08753 64,788 $101,648 $377,200 $1,742 4.6% 45.6% 81.4%
08755 29,266 $81,077 $379,600 $1,484 5.5% 39.8% 81.4%
08757 35,652 $56,133 $253,200 $1,714 6.7% 28.9% 86.4%