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ZIP Code 08724

Ocean, New Jersey

FIPS 08724

Juniper

ZIP Code 08724 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$411,000

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.5

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,345

Median Age

45.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$411,000

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$6,506

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.99

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,813

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

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)

50.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.5

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 08724: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08724?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08724 is $411,000, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08724?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08724 is $6,506, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08724 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08724 cost about 3.99× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08724?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08724 is $1,813 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08724?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08724 have moved 70% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08724?
ZIP Code 08724 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 08724 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08724's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.5 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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