08753 ZIP Code
Toms River, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08753 |
| City/Town: | Toms River |
| County: | Ocean |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 64,313 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,153 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,554 |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,587 |
| Median Home Value: | $357,200 |
| Land Area: | 23.1 sq miles
59.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9797, -74.1507 |
Population Information (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 64,313 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,881 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 33,432 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,026 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,960 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,056 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,034 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,107 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,644 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,969 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 10,310 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,371 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,853 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,437 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,371 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,175 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $357,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,620 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 27,587 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 24,808 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,779 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 20,006 | 80.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,802 | 19.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 46,130 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 861 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,807 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 14,226 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,489 | 18.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,763 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,615 | 25.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,369 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08753 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,153 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,624 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,333 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,554 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 35,771 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 33,532 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,091 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,600 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,214 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,324 | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,867 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 127 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 54,226 | 84.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,977 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 275 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,289 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,176 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,370 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,888 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,071 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,253 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,281 | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 396 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,141 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08753 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 861 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 661 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 988 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,200 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,779 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,017 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,192 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,029 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,077 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,004 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08753 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 26,408 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,275 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 240 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 131 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 382 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,611 | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08753 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,741 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,121 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,207 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,059 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,913 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 633 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,925 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,386 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,203 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,341 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,701 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,251 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 60,098 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 48,759 | 75.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,666 | 32.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,583 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08753 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 19,594 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,893 | 35.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,707 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,126 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 328 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,125 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08753 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 22,660 | 82.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,230 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 393 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 613 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,027 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 831 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 824 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08753 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,116 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,118 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,433 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,624 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,042 | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 6,102 | 22.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,178 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 909 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,058 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08753 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 75 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,863 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,791 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,134 | 40.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,141 | 25.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,583 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08753 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 21,029 | 84.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 217 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,974 | 8.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,258 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 45 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 62 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 181 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08753 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,087 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,952 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,875 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,894 | 27.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08753 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 300 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 377 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 308 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,064 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,585 | 22.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 9,398 | 47.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,632 | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 342 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08753 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,275 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $927 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,620 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 24,808 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,268 | 49.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,542 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,146 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,560 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,303 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,219 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08753 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,138 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,399 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,262 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 989 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,215 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,651 | 33.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08753 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,613 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,166 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 447 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,645 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,741 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,614 | 24.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 51,475 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,041 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 63,681 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,738 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 449 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,783 | 48.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,506 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08753 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 56,468 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,321 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,330 | 59.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,890 | 39.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,049 | 14.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 101 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08753 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 58,375 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 634 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,938 | 936.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,938 | 936.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,938 | 936.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,508 | 237.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 221 | 34.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,351 | 370.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 7.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08753 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 61,287 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 54,356 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,931 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,530 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,827 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 970 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 604 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08753 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 24,808 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 23,897 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Toms River, NJ08753