ZIP Code 08753: Population, Income, Housing

State: NJ

Total population: 65,448 Household income: $105,224 Rent: $1,769

Overview

Total population

65,448

Rent

$1,769

Year built

1975

Household income

$105,224

Per capita income

$52,210

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

40.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New Jersey

County

Ocean County

City

Toms River

Total population

65,448

Adults over 25

47,396

Total households

25,410

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$105,224

Per capita income

$52,210

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

40.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,769

Year built

1975

Households that rent

18.3%

Households that own

81.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

79.7%

Black

3.3%

Asian

3.7%

Two or more races

8.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

12.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

87.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

29,696 (87.9%)

Commute time to work

30 mins

Work from home

4,107 (12.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

23.7%

High school graduate or GED

29.2%

Some college or associate degree

9.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

37.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 08753 with: Ocean County, NJ Toms River, NJ New York metro area, NY-NJ New Jersey United States

ZIP 08753

Total population65,448

Rent$1,769

Year built1975

Household income$105,224

Per capita income$52,210

Poverty rate5.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Ocean County, NJ

Total population654,362

Rent$1,755

Year built1981

Household income$89,863

Per capita income$44,947

Poverty rate10.5%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Toms River, NJ

Total population94,956

Rent$1,731

Year built1978

Household income$100,137

Per capita income$49,592

Poverty rate5.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

New York Metro Area, NY-NJ

Total population19,798,537

Rent$1,830

Year built1960

Household income$99,155

Per capita income$55,691

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

New Jersey State

Total population9,343,809

Rent$1,720

Year built1970

Household income$103,556

Per capita income$54,253

Poverty rate9.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP08753	CountyOcean, NJ	CDPToms River, NJ	Metro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJ	StateNew Jersey	CountryUnited States
Total population	65,448	654,362	94,956	19,798,537	9,343,809	334,922,499
Rent	$1,769	$1,755	$1,731	$1,830	$1,720	$1,413
Year built	1975	1981	1978	1960	1970	1980
Household income	$105,224	$89,863	$100,137	$99,155	$103,556	$80,734
Per capita income	$52,210	$44,947	$49,592	$55,691	$54,253	$44,673
Poverty rate	5.4%	10.5%	5.8%	12.7%	9.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.2%	N/A	4.5%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 08753

Rent & Income

In 08753, the typical monthly rent is $1,769 and the typical household income is $105,224. Rent here is similar to both Toms River CDP and New Jersey, and household income is higher than Toms River CDP and similar to New Jersey. The estimated poverty rate is 5.4%, which is lower than in both Toms River CDP and New Jersey.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 18.3% of households. About 40.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 08753 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 08753 — Poverty

How ZIP 08753 compares in New Jersey (94 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,769	53 / 94	from lower rent	$1,102 – $3,093
Household income	$105,224	39 / 94	from higher income	$41,126 – $232,629
Poverty rate	5.4%	16 / 94	from lower poverty	1.8% – 32%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New Jersey with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 08753

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 53rd out of 94 ZIP Codes in New Jersey. At the state level, values extend from $1,102 in ZIP 08618 up to $3,093 in ZIP 07302.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 08753 holds the 39th out of 94 ZIP Codes. In New Jersey as a whole, the range goes from $41,126 in ZIP 08401 up to $232,629 in ZIP 07090.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 08753 ranks 16th out of 94 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 1.8% in ZIP 07090 up to 32% in ZIP 08401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 08753 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,769 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 08753

Annual Household Income: $105,224

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 08753

Estimated Rate: 5.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 08753

In ZIP Code 08753, households that rent: 4,640 (18.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,640	18.3%
Owner-Occupied	20,770	81.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 08753

In ZIP Code 08753, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,885 (40.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,885	40.6%
Other renter households	2,755	59.4%
Total renter households	4,640	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 08753

Less than High School: 11,241 people (23.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 13,856 people (29.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,425 people (9.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 17,874 people (37.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 47,396

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.