ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08755

Part of Toms River, NJ

Pop. 29,670·Ocean County·11th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$3,467/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$1,535

Reported rents

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ZIP 08755 · $3,467

More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 08755 changed +5.7% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,575) is $2,189 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,130); a 3-bedroom is $2,780.

Rank in Toms River

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Toms River.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 08753, 4 miles away, rents for 21% less ($2,735/mo), about $8,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08755. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$41,604/yr

At $3,467/mo median

Location

CityToms River

StateNJ

CountyOcean County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08755 covers Toms River, NJ. The median rent here is $3,467/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($87,575/yr), ZIP 08755 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $139,000/year (about $67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,467/mo in ZIP 08755. The local median household income is $87,575/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08755?

Rent in ZIP 08755 has risen 5.7% over the past year.

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

ZIP 08755 is one of the pricier among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #11 of 209 at $3,467/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08755 changed +5.7%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.