PlainZIP

Toms River, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08757

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

33,217
498/sq mi
$58,319
Median income
$285,000
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Toms River pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
498
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08757 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 33,217 residents across 66.8 square miles, a density of 498 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08757 reports a modest median household income of $58,319 (52% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,491. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $285,000 (45% below the state average), median rent at $1,772 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 08757 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 08757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toms River, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08757.

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 08757, 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

33,217

Population

66.8

Area (sq mi)

498

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 08757?

62.9

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$58,319

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$42,491

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08757 ranks nationally

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

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

$58,319 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

19,252

Total Housing Units

18,094

Occupied Units

1,158

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$285,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,772

Median Rent

1979

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

368

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+268%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08757 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +268% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 206
2021 +18.1% 243
2022 +27.9% 311
2023 +7.5% 335
2024 +9.9% 368

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 08757, employing approximately 2,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,149,000.

223

Businesses

2,295

Employees

$92.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 50 22.4%
Health care and social assistance 43 19.3%
Other services (except public administration) 33 14.8%
Retail trade 21 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Finance and insurance 7 3.1%
Wholesale trade 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.7%
Manufacturing 5 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08757 vs 08722 →

ZIP 08757 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 08757 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 08757 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 08757 ranks #null 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
08722 Beachwood, NJ 11,045 3.1 mi
08755 Toms River, NJ 25,302 4.7 mi
08741 Pine Beach, NJ 2,488 4.7 mi
08731 Forked River, NJ 20,009 5.8 mi
08732 Island Heights, NJ 1,484 5.9 mi
08759 Manchester Township, NJ 33,263 5.8 mi
08753 Toms River, NJ 63,678 5.8 mi
08740 Ocean Gate, NJ 2,010 6.6 mi
08721 Bayville, NJ 20,512 6.1 mi
08733 Lakehurst, NJ 2,752 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ocean County

08701 standard
Lakewood, NJ
Pop: 92,843
08753 standard
Toms River, NJ
Pop: 63,678
08527 standard
Jackson, NJ
Pop: 54,392
08724 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 42,352
08759 standard
Manchester Township, NJ
Pop: 33,263
08723 standard
Brick, NJ
Pop: 31,641

Related Areas

Ocean County Toms River, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08757 in? ▼
ZIP code 08757 (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 08757? ▼
ZIP code 08757 in Toms River, NJ has a population of 33,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08757? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08757 is $58,319, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08757? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08757 is $285,000, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08757? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08757 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08757? ▼
ZIP code 08757 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 2,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08757? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08757 are: Construction (50), Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08757? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08757 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 268%. 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 08757? ▼
In ZIP code 08757, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 08757? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08757 is 32.7 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 08757? ▼
In ZIP code 08757, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08757? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08757 is 10.7% 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.