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ZIP 08724

Part of Brick, NJ
Pop. 42,345·Ocean County·88th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,667/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
+$702
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ZIP 08724 · $2,667
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,390
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,390/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
$32,004/yr
At $2,667/mo median
Location
CityBrick
StateNJ
CountyOcean County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08724 (Brick, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,345
Median income
$103,127
Median age
45.1
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
18.6%
19.9%
23.8%
14.7%
23%
Under 1818.6%
18–3419.9%
35–5423.8%
55–6414.7%
65+23%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
79%
White79%
Black5.1%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian2.1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
30.1%
29.3%
36.6%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08724 in Brick, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,793 → $103,127
up 26.1%
Population
39,809 → 42,345
up 6.4%
Renter share
17.5% → 17.6%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 36.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
44.5 → 45.1
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $81,793 to $103,127 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 39,809 to 42,345 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33.9% to 36.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08724 covers Brick, NJ. The median rent here is $2,667/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($103,127/yr), ZIP 08724 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08724?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08724 (Brick, NJ) is $2,667. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08724 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08724's median rent of $2,667/mo is $702 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08724 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08724 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #88 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,667/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08724?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,667/mo in ZIP 08724. The local median household income is $103,127/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08724?

Rent in ZIP 08724 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08724 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08724 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,667/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($103,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08724 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08724 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 08724 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08724 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08724 compare to the rest of Brick?

ZIP 08724 is pricier than Brick as a whole. At $2,667/mo, it's $4 above the Brick citywide median of $2,663/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08724 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08724 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,667/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 08724's median household income ($103,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08724 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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