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ZIP Code 08720

Monmouth, New Jersey

FIPS 08720

Juniper

ZIP Code 08720 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$785,900

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

735

Median Age

45.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$785,900

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.5

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 96%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.9

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 08720: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08720?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08720 is $785,900, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08720?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08720 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08720 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08720 cost about 3.5× the median household income, higher than 65% 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.
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, EPA. Explore the map →