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ZIP Code 08741

Ocean, New Jersey

FIPS 08741

Juniper

ZIP Code 08741 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$465,600

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

4.9

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,709

Median Age

50.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$465,600

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$8,050

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.25

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,563

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.5%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

70%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

10.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

4.9

Lower than 95%

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 08741: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08741?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08741 is $465,600, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08741?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08741 is $8,050, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08741 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08741 cost about 3.25× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08741?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08741 is $1,563 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08741?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08741 have moved 78% over the past five years (-0.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08741?
ZIP Code 08741 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 08741 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08741's FEMA National Risk Index score is 4.9 (lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →