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ZIP Code 08720

Monmouth, New Jersey

ZCTA 08720

Juniper

ZIP Code 08720 is in the 99th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the highest 7% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the highest 39% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$224,671

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

75%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

67.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 08720, in Monmouth, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

735

Median Age

45.5

Population Density

278.58

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

—

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.5×

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

21%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

94.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.03

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 08720: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08720?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08720 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 08720 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08720 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08720?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08720 have moved 75% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 08720?
ZIP Code 08720 has a population of 735, about 278.58 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 45.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08720?
ZIP Code 08720 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08720 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08720's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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