Zip code 08753: Toms River, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08753?

08753 is assigned to Toms River, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08753 in?

08753 is in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08753?

About 65,448 people live in 08753, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08753?

The median household income in 08753 is $105,224.

Q: What zip codes are near 08753?

The closest zip codes to 08753 are 08732, 08741, 08740, 08735, 08751.

Residential delivery areaOcean CountyEastern Time

Population

65,448

Median household income

$105K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$409K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,769/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

2,839 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 08753

08753 is an urban zip code in Toms River, New Jersey (Ocean County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 65,448 people live here, or 2,839 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $105,224 a year, 30% above the national median of $80,734. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $409,200, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,769 a month.

38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.9 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and sales.

How 08753 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population65,448
92nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,8096th of 580 in NJ
Homeownership rate81.7%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%228th of 576 in NJ
Government workers19.4%
82nd
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%103rd of 578 in NJ
Median household income$105,224
76th
U.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556334th of 566 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$60,289
76th
U.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474344th of 575 in NJ
Per capita income$52,210
75th
U.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253317th of 579 in NJ
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1275th of 579 in NJ
Average commute29.9 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min309th of 563 in NJ
Housing vacancy10.4%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%77th of 576 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,769
72nd
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720268th of 517 in NJ
Population density2,839/sq mi
66th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi230th of 580 in NJ
Residents 65 and older18.7%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%248th of 580 in NJ
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%166th of 578 in NJ
Median home value$409,200
63rd
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400345th of 563 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher37.7%
61st
U.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%353rd of 580 in NJ
Broadband access93%
58th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%377th of 576 in NJ
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%105th of 580 in NJ
Work from home12.1%
47th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%375th of 577 in NJ
Foreign-born residents9%
47th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%393rd of 580 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478261st of 574 in NJ
Self-employed workers8.7%
42nd
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%300th of 578 in NJ
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%187th of 579 in NJ
Unemployment rate4.2%
37th
U.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%415th of 578 in NJ
Diversity index39
34th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4386th of 580 in NJ
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%439th of 578 in NJ
Residents under 1820%
31st
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%331st of 580 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters43.5%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%408th of 553 in NJ
Poverty rate5.4%
14th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%320th of 579 in NJ

Measure	08753	Ocean	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Population	65,448	654,362	9,343,809	334,922,499	92nd	6th of 580
Homeownership rateStrength	81.7%	80.7%	63.8%	65.2%	82nd	228th of 576
Government workers	19.4%	17%	14.3%	14.5%	82nd	103rd of 578
Median household income	$105,224	$89,863	$103,556	$80,734	76th	334th of 566
Median earnings per worker	$60,289	$54,743	$60,474	$49,666	76th	344th of 575
Per capita income	$52,210	$44,947	$54,253	$44,673	75th	317th of 579
Median age	42.2	41.2	40.1	38.9	73rd	275th of 579
Average commute	29.9 min	30 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	73rd	309th of 563
Housing vacancy	10.4%	17.7%	7.5%	10.1%	73rd	77th of 576
Median gross rent	$1,769	$1,755	$1,720	$1,413	72nd	268th of 517
Population density	2,839/sq mi	1,042/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	66th	230th of 580
Residents 65 and older	18.7%	22.6%	17.2%	17.2%	65th	248th of 580
Healthcare workers	10.5%	9.8%	9.2%	9.7%	65th	166th of 578
Median home value	$409,200	$398,400	$454,400	$332,700	63rd	345th of 563
Bachelor's degree or higher	37.7%	34.4%	43.6%	35.7%	61st	353rd of 580
Broadband access	93%	88.7%	92.8%	91%	58th	377th of 576
Veterans	6.1%	6.1%	3.7%	6.2%	54th	105th of 580
Work from home	12.1%	12.5%	16.8%	15.1%	47th	375th of 577
Foreign-born residents	9%	8%	23.9%	14.1%	47th	393rd of 580
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.450	0.478	0.483	43rd	261st of 574
Self-employed workers	8.7%	9.6%	8.9%	10%	42nd	300th of 578
Uninsured rate	5.5%	4.1%	7.5%	8.4%	38th	187th of 579
Unemployment rate	4.2%	5.4%	6.3%	5.2%	37th	415th of 578
Diversity index	39	32.8	66.4	61.4	34th	386th of 580
Tech workers	2%	2.7%	4.8%	3.8%	33rd	439th of 578
Residents under 18	20%	25%	21.8%	22%	31st	331st of 580
Rent-burdened renters	43.5%	58.3%	51.6%	51.1%	25th	408th of 553
Poverty rateStrength	5.4%	10.5%	9.7%	12.5%	14th	320th of 579

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

20%

65 and over

18.7%

Race and ethnicity

White77%
Black3%
Hispanic12%
Asian4%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 25,410
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 66.2%
Married couples: 50.2%
Living alone: 26.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

17%

Median household income

08753

$105,224

Ocean Co.

$89,863

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$52,210

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

31.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08753

$409,200

Ocean Co.

$398,400

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08753

$1,769

Ocean Co.

$1,755

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.0%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 28,352
Owner-occupied: 81.7%
Vacant: 10.4%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.1%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

0.4%

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

29%

20–29

19%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

29.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Management

12%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

11%

Construction and repair

Education

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Production

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Education

12%

Retail

10%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$60,289

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08753	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$81,760	$74,888
Service	$30,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,617	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,636	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,368	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.3%
Households with broadband: 93%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 84%
No internet access: 4.5%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Toms River
State: New Jersey
County: Ocean County
Center point: 39.9797° N, 74.1507° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 7.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Toms River (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 08753

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08732	Island Heights, NJ	2.6 mi	1,558	$110,000	$561,200
08741	Pine Beach, NJ	3.1 mi	2,709	$143,094	$465,600
08740	Ocean Gate, NJ	3.7 mi	1,599	$69,397	$358,000
08735	Lavallette, NJ	4.1 mi	3,451	$76,974	$872,300
08751	Seaside Heights, NJ	4.3 mi	4,185	$77,448	$628,500
08755	Toms River, NJ	4.3 mi	29,670	$87,575	$389,600
08722	Beachwood, NJ	4.5 mi	11,088	$106,858	$352,600
08723	Brick, NJ	4.6 mi	32,141	$108,643	$400,800
08739	Normandy Beach, NJ · PO box	5 mi	—	—	—
08721	Bayville, NJ	5.3 mi	22,783	$105,273	$383,900
08754	Toms River, NJ · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—
08738	Mantoloking, NJ	5.7 mi	1,381	$250,000+	$1,493,200

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Questions about 08753

What city is zip code 08753?

08753 is assigned to Toms River, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08753 in?

08753 is in Ocean County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08753?

About 65,448 people live in 08753, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08753 in?

08753 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08753?

The median household income in 08753 is $105,224.

What zip codes are near 08753?

The closest zip codes to 08753 are 08732, 08741, 08740, 08735, 08751.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08753, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.