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ZIP Code 08723

Ocean, New Jersey

FIPS 08723

Juniper

ZIP Code 08723 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$400,800

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.1

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,141

Median Age

44.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$400,800

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$6,690

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.69

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,695

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.6%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.1

Lower than 67%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.14

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 08723: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08723?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08723 is $400,800, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08723?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08723 is $6,690, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08723 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08723 cost about 3.69× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08723?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08723 is $1,695 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08723?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08723 have moved 72% over the past five years (8.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08723?
ZIP Code 08723 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 08723 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08723's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.1 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.14 per $1,000 of building value.

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