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ZIP Code 08527

Ocean, New Jersey

FIPS 08527

Juniper

ZIP Code 08527 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$485,800

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

58,991

Median Age

37.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$485,800

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$8,751

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.21

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,890

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

115.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08527: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08527?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08527 is $485,800, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08527?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08527 is $8,751, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08527 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08527 cost about 4.21× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08527?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08527 is $1,890 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08527?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08527 have moved 79% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08527?
ZIP Code 08527 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08527 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08527's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →