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ZIP 08753

Pop. 65,448·Ocean County·85th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,672/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
+$707
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ZIP 08753 · $2,672
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$3,010
4 BR+
$3,330
Research median
$2,300/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
$32,064/yr
At $2,672/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyOcean County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08753 (Toms River, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,448
Median income
$105,224
Median age
42.2
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
20%
20.9%
26.4%
14%
18.7%
Under 1820%
18–3420.9%
35–5426.4%
55–6414%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.7%
12.4%
White79.7%
Black3.3%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian3.7%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
29.2%
26.6%
37.7%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08753 in Toms River, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,034 → $105,224
up 16.9%
Population
64,708 → 65,448
up 1.1%
Renter share
20.3% → 18.3%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 37.7%
+2.8 pts

Median household income rose from $90,034 to $105,224 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% shift. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 64,708 residents to roughly 65,448. Renters now make up 18.3% of households, compared with 20.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.7% of adults here, versus 34.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08753 covers Toms River, NJ. The median rent here is $2,672/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($105,224/yr), ZIP 08753 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08753?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08753 (Toms River, NJ) is $2,672. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08753 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08753's median rent of $2,672/mo is $707 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08753 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08753 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #85 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,672/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08753?

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 $2,672/mo in ZIP 08753. The local median household income is $105,224/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08753?

Rent in ZIP 08753 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08753 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08753 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,672/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($105,224/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08753 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08753 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 08753 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08753 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08753 compare to the rest of Toms River?

ZIP 08753 is more affordable than Toms River overall. At $2,672/mo, it's $125 below the Toms River citywide median of $2,797/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08753 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08753 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,672/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 08753's median household income ($105,224/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08753 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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