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ZIP Code 08721

Ocean, New Jersey

FIPS 08721

Juniper

ZIP Code 08721 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$383,900

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,783

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$383,900

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$6,643

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.65

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,675

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.4%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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)

51.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.15

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 08721: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08721?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08721 is $383,900, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08721?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08721 is $6,643, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08721 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08721 cost about 3.65× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08721?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08721 is $1,675 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08721?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08721 have moved 68% over the past five years (7.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08721?
ZIP Code 08721 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 08721 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08721's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.15 per $1,000 of building value.

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