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ZIP 08735

Pop. 3,451·Ocean County·21st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,338/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+47.7%
vs US Median
+$1,373
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08735 · $3,338
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,960
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,260/mo

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

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$40,056/yr
At $3,338/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, +47.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08735 (Lavallette, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,451
Median income
$76,974
Median age
62.9
Renters
18.8%
Age distribution
12.7%
26.4%
44.2%
Under 188.2%
18–348.5%
35–5412.7%
55–6426.4%
65+44.2%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
88.7%
White88.7%
Hispanic6.8%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
22.4%
23.6%
52.4%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+52.4%
Housing tenure
81.2%
18.8%
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08735 in Lavallette, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,768 → $76,974
up 0.3%
Population
3,982 → 3,451
down 13.3%
Renter share
14.5% → 18.8%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
48.2% → 52.4%
+4.2 pts
Median age
61.8 → 62.9
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08735 in Lavallette, NJ now reports about $76,974, up from $76,768 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 08735 in Lavallette, NJ losing about 531 residents over the five-year window, down 13.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 14.5% to 18.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.2% to 52.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

ZIP code 08735 covers Lavallette, NJ. The median rent here is $3,338/mo as of March 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($76,974/yr), ZIP 08735 ranks as expensive 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 08735?

As of March 21, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08735 (Lavallette, NJ) is $3,338. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08735 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08735's median rent of $3,338/mo is $1,373 (70%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08735 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08735 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #21 out of 190 ZIPs tracked at $3,338/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08735?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,338/mo in ZIP 08735. The local median household income is $76,974/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08735?

Rent in ZIP 08735 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 21, 2026.

Is ZIP 08735 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08735 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,338/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($76,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08735 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 08735 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.8% of ZIP 08735 households are renters, while 81.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08735 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08735 compare to the rest of Lavallette?

ZIP 08735 sits right at the Lavallette citywide median of $3,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08735 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08735 reflects March 21, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,338/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 08735's median household income ($76,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08735 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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