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ZIP Code 08742

Ocean, New Jersey

FIPS 08742

Juniper

ZIP Code 08742 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$627,200

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,732

Median Age

47.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$627,200

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$8,100

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.09

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,884

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

49.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.5

Lower than 68%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.25

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 08742: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 08742?
The median home value in ZIP Code 08742 is $627,200, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 08742?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 08742 is $8,100, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 08742 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 08742 cost about 5.09× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 08742?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 08742 is $1,884 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 08742?
Home prices in ZIP Code 08742 have moved 72% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 08742?
ZIP Code 08742 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 08742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 08742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.5 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.25 per $1,000 of building value.

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