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ZIP 08751

Pop. 4,185·Ocean County·135th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,419/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.8%
Month-over-Month
-11.0%
vs US Median
+$454
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08751 · $2,419
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,850
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,850/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,028/yr
At $2,419/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyOcean County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.8% YoY, -11.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08751 covers Seaside Heights, NJ. The median rent here is $2,419/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($77,448/yr), ZIP 08751 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08751?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08751 (Seaside Heights, NJ) is $2,419. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08751 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08751's median rent of $2,419/mo is $454 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 08751 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #135 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,419/mo.

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 $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,419/mo in ZIP 08751. The local median household income is $77,448/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08751?

Rent in ZIP 08751 has decreased 11.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 08751 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08751 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,419/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($77,448/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08751 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08751 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 08751 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08751 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08751 compare to the rest of Seaside Heights?

ZIP 08751 is more affordable than Seaside Heights overall. At $2,419/mo, it's $50 below the Seaside Heights citywide median of $2,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08751 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08751 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,419/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 08751's median household income ($77,448/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08751 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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