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Toms River, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08753

Ocean County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

63,678
1,065/sq mi
$105,224
Median income
$409,200
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Toms River pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
1,065
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08753 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08753 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 63,678 residents across 59.8 square miles, a density of 1,065 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08753 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,224 (14% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $52,210. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $409,200 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,769 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 08753 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ocean County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 08753

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toms River, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08753.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08753, Toms River, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

63,678

Population

59.8

Area (sq mi)

1,065

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08753?

42.2

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$105,224

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$52,210

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08753 ranks nationally

Toms River, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$105,224 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

28,352

Total Housing Units

25,410

Occupied Units

2,942

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$409,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,769

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08753 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 202
2021 +14.8% 232
2022 +19.8% 278
2023 +9.1% 303
2024 +9.1% 331

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,806 business establishments in ZIP 08753, employing approximately 19,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $838,799,000.

1,806

Businesses

19,507

Employees

$838.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 264 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 241 13.3%
Construction 219 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 218 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 210 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 193 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 114 6.3%
Finance and insurance 95 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 4.0%
Wholesale trade 37 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 30 1.7%
Information 27 1.5%
Educational services 27 1.5%
Manufacturing 15 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08753 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08753 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08753 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08753 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08732 Island Heights, NJ 1,484 2.7 mi
08741 Pine Beach, NJ 2,488 3.0 mi
08740 Ocean Gate, NJ 2,010 3.7 mi
08721 Bayville, NJ 20,512 5.2 mi
08735 Lavallette, NJ 3,114 4.4 mi
08722 Beachwood, NJ 11,045 4.3 mi
08755 Toms River, NJ 25,302 4.2 mi
08723 Brick, NJ 31,641 4.7 mi
08751 Seaside Heights, NJ 4,212 4.5 mi
08734 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 7,651 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ocean County

08701 standard
Lakewood, NJ
Pop: 92,843
08527 standard
Jackson, NJ
Pop: 54,392
08724 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 42,352
08759 standard
Manchester Township, NJ
Pop: 33,263
08757 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 33,217
08723 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 31,641

Related Areas

Ocean County Toms River, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08753 in? ▼
ZIP code 08753 (Toms River) is located in Ocean County, New Jersey. Ocean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ocean-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08753? ▼
ZIP code 08753 in Toms River, NJ has a population of 63,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08753? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08753 is $105,224, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08753? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08753 is $409,200, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08753? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08753 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08753? ▼
ZIP code 08753 has 1,806 business establishments employing approximately 19,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08753? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08753 are: Retail trade (264), Health care and social assistance (241), Construction (219). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08753? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08753 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08753? ▼
In ZIP code 08753, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08753? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08753 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08753? ▼
In ZIP code 08753, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08753? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08753 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.