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ZIP 08087

Pop. 25,342·Ocean County·134th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,434/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$469
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08087 · $2,434
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,310
3 BR
$3,010
4 BR+
$3,340
Research median
$2,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,208/yr
At $2,434/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyOcean County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08087 (Tuckerton, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,342
Median income
$91,677
Median age
49.3
Renters
16.6%
Age distribution
17.1%
17%
22.7%
17.3%
25.9%
Under 1817.1%
18–3417%
35–5422.7%
55–6417.3%
65+25.9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black3.1%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian1.4%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
36.7%
28.5%
29.1%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma36.7%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
83.4%
16.6%
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08087 in Tuckerton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,686 → $91,677
up 21.1%
Population
24,951 → 25,342
up 1.6%
Renter share
15.8% → 16.6%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.5% → 29.1%
+1.6 pts
Median age
50.6 → 49.3
-1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $75,686 to $91,677 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 24,951 to 25,342 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08087 covers Tuckerton, NJ. The median rent here is $2,434/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($91,677/yr), ZIP 08087 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08087?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08087 (Tuckerton, NJ) is $2,434. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08087 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08087's median rent of $2,434/mo is $469 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08087 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08087 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #134 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,434/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08087?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,434/mo in ZIP 08087. The local median household income is $91,677/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08087?

Rent in ZIP 08087 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08087 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08087 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,434/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($91,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08087 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08087 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.6% of ZIP 08087 households are renters, while 83.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08087 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08087 compare to the rest of Tuckerton?

ZIP 08087 sits right at the Tuckerton citywide median of $2,434/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08087 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08087 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,434/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 08087's median household income ($91,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08087 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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