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ZIP 08755

Pop. 29,670·Ocean County·25th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,326/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
+$1,361
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ZIP 08755 · $3,326
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,080
Research median
$2,130/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
$39,912/yr
At $3,326/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyOcean County
Rent Market Meter
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, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08755 (Toms River, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,670
Median income
$87,575
Median age
38.3
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
27.3%
16.9%
21.2%
22.7%
Under 1827.3%
18–3416.9%
35–5421.2%
55–6411.8%
65+22.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
12.2%
White74.1%
Black9%
Hispanic12.2%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
35%
23.3%
33.2%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma35%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08755 in Toms River, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,857 → $87,575
up 18.6%
Population
27,164 → 29,670
up 9.2%
Renter share
18.6% → 17.8%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 33.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
43.1 → 38.3
-4.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08755 in Toms River, NJ now reports about $87,575, up from $73,857 in 2021. The population has grown by 9.2% since 2021, moving from about 27,164 residents to roughly 29,670. College-educated residents now make up 33.2% of adults here, versus 30.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08755 covers Toms River, NJ. The median rent here is $3,326/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($87,575/yr), ZIP 08755 ranks as moderate 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 08755?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08755 (Toms River, NJ) is $3,326. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08755 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08755's median rent of $3,326/mo is $1,361 (69%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08755 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08755 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #25 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,326/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08755?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $133,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,326/mo in ZIP 08755. The local median household income is $87,575/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08755?

Rent in ZIP 08755 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08755 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08755 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,326/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($87,575/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08755 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 08755 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of ZIP 08755 households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08755 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08755 compare to the rest of Toms River?

ZIP 08755 is pricier than Toms River as a whole. At $3,326/mo, it's $529 above the Toms River citywide median of $2,797/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08755 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08755 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $3,326/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 08755's median household income ($87,575/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08755 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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