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ZIP Code 08736

Monmouth, New Jersey

ZCTA 08736

Juniper

ZIP Code 08736 is in the 98th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 7% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$1,118,062

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

60%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.8

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 08736, in Monmouth, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

13,223

Median Age

46.9

Population Density

2,804.17

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

5.06×

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$174,097

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,102

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

-2.6%

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

49%

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

18%

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)

49.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.55

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 08736: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 08736?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 08736 today is $1,118,062, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08736?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08736 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 08736 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08736 cost about 5.06× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08736?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08736 is $2,102 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08736?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08736 have moved 60% over the past five years (-2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 08736?
ZIP Code 08736 has a population of 13,223, about 2,804.17 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 46.9.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08736?
ZIP Code 08736 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 08736 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08736's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.8 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.55 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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