ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08753

Part of Toms River, NJ

Pop. 65,448·Ocean County·73rd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,735/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$803

Reported rents

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ZIP 08753 · $2,735

More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 08753 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08753 changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,224) is $2,631 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,300); a 3-bedroom is $3,010.

Rank in Toms River

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Toms River.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 08751, 4 miles away, rents for 22% less ($2,123/mo), about $7,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08753. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,820/yr

At $2,735/mo median

Location

CityToms River

StateNJ

CountyOcean County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +1.4% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,065 → $2,735

up 32.4%

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

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 08753 in Toms River, NJ has increased from $2,065 to $2,735, a 32.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $90,034 to $105,224 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 08753 in Toms River, NJ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08753 covers Toms River, NJ. The median rent here is $2,735/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($105,224/yr), ZIP 08753 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $109,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,735/mo in ZIP 08753. The local median household income is $105,224/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08753?

Rent in ZIP 08753 has risen 6.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

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

ZIP 08753 is in the middle among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #73 of 209 at $2,735/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08753 changed +6.6%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.