ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08751

Part of Seaside Heights, NJ

Pop. 4,185·Ocean County·163rd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,123/mo

Year-over-Year

-25.1%

Month-over-Month

-1.1%

vs US Median

+$191

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 08751 · $2,123

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,330

1 BR

$1,500

2 BR

$1,850

3 BR

$2,420

4 BR+

$2,680

Research median

$1,850/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08751 changed -25.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,448) is $1,936 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,850); a 3-bedroom is $2,420.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08751. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,476/yr

At $2,123/mo median

Location

CitySeaside Heights

StateNJ

CountyOcean County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 25.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-25.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08751 (Seaside Heights, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,185

Median income

$77,448

Median age

57.2

Renters

38.9%

Age distribution

24.7%

22.7%

31.5%

Under 1810.8%

18–3410.3%

35–5424.7%

55–6422.7%

65+31.5%

Gender

54.4%

45.6%

Male54.4%

Female45.6%

Race & ethnicity

86.5%

13.3%

White86.5%

Hispanic13.3%

Asian0.9%

Education (25+)

24.9%

25.4%

39.1%

No HS diploma10.7%

HS diploma24.9%

Some college25.4%

Bachelor's+39.1%

Housing tenure

61.1%

38.9%

Owner61.1%

Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08751 in Seaside Heights, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,661 → $77,448

up 21.7%

Population

3,671 → 4,185

up 14.0%

Renter share

39.4% → 38.9%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

35.5% → 39.1%

+3.6 pts

Median age

54.6 → 57.2

+2.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $63,661 to $77,448 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 08751 in Seaside Heights, NJ adding about 514 residents over the five-year window, up 14.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.5% to 39.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08751 covers Seaside Heights, NJ. The median rent here is $2,123/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($77,448/yr), ZIP 08751 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 25.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08751?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,123/mo in ZIP 08751. The local median household income is $77,448/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08751?

Rent in ZIP 08751 has fallen 25.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 08751 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08751 is one of the more affordable among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #163 of 209 at $2,123/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08751 changed -25.1%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.