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ZIP 08757

Pop. 36,087·Ocean County·76th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,708/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.8%
vs US Median
+$743
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08757 · $2,708
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,280
3 BR
$2,980
4 BR+
$3,300
Research median
$2,280/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,496/yr
At $2,708/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyOcean County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08757 (Toms River, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,087
Median income
$58,319
Median age
62.9
Renters
12.9%
Age distribution
14.2%
16.2%
45.7%
Under 1812%
18–3412%
35–5414.2%
55–6416.2%
65+45.7%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
76.6%
15.4%
White76.6%
Black5.7%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
43.9%
26.9%
18.8%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma43.9%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
87.1%
12.9%
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08757 in Toms River, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,807 → $58,319
up 14.8%
Population
34,957 → 36,087
up 3.2%
Renter share
15.1% → 12.9%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 18.8%
+0.5 pts
Median age
63.4 → 62.9
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $50,807 to $58,319 across the same window, up 14.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,957 to 36,087 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 12.9% of households rent today, against 15.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08757 covers Toms River, NJ. The median rent here is $2,708/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo.

At 56% of local median household income ($58,319/yr), ZIP 08757 ranks as expensive 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 08757?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08757 (Toms River, NJ) is $2,708. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08757 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08757's median rent of $2,708/mo is $743 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08757 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08757 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #76 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,708/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08757?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,708/mo in ZIP 08757. The local median household income is $58,319/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08757?

Rent in ZIP 08757 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08757 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08757 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,708/mo, rent takes approximately 56% of the local median household income ($58,319/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08757 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 08757 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.9% of ZIP 08757 households are renters, while 87.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08757 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08757 compare to the rest of Toms River?

ZIP 08757 is more affordable than Toms River overall. At $2,708/mo, it's $89 below the Toms River citywide median of $2,797/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08757 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08757 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
56%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,708/mo, rent takes ~56% of ZIP 08757's median household income ($58,319/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08757 56%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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