08755 ZIP Code
Toms River, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08755 |
| City/Town: | Toms River |
| County: | Ocean |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,586 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,355 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,905 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,223 |
| Median Home Value: | $352,300 |
| Land Area: | 16.0 sq miles
41.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0085, -74.2218 |
Population Information (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,586 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,188 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,398 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,040 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,853 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,175 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,008 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,154 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,902 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,198 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,162 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,053 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,622 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,162 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,745 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,512 | 5.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $352,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,519 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,223 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,400 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 823 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,363 | 80.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,037 | 19.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,356 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 728 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 909 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,381 | 38.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,641 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,148 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,627 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,922 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08755 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,355 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,297 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,486 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,905 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,753 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,002 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 660 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,428 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,063 | 75.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,943 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 966 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,104 | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,993 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 966 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 697 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,826 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,004 | 7.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,035 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 254 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,525 | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,106 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08755 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 285 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 331 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 666 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 783 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,543 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,547 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,037 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,389 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,011 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,808 | 17.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08755 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,979 | 74.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,086 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 58 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 25 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 234 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,482 | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08755 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 527 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 614 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 298 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,595 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 829 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 180 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 838 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,551 | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,557 | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 805 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 477 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 707 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,710 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,104 | 70.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,058 | 38.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,128 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08755 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,951 | 66.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,724 | 45.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,279 | 31.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 434 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 179 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 603 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08755 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,783 | 69.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 597 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 38 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 542 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 305 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 469 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,455 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08755 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,000 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,500 | 13.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,258 | 29.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,464 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,781 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,622 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 398 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 33 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 167 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08755 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 80 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 622 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,449 | 39.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,817 | 25.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,752 | 24.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 503 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08755 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,984 | 86.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 918 | 8.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 294 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08755 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 840 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,997 | 38.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,804 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,759 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08755 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 830 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 271 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 232 | 2.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 373 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,492 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,949 | 35.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,961 | 23.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 255 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08755 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,521 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $746 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,519 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,400 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,776 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,152 | 20.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,890 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,100 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,038 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,586 | 44.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08755 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,851 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,884 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,438 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 477 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 827 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,118 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08755 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,345 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 606 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 260 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,587 | 48.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,571 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,321 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,215 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,657 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,838 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,227 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,655 | 39.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,360 | 55.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08755 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,244 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,009 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,669 | 66.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,305 | 32.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 572 | 14.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08755 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,929 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 636 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,657 | 417.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,657 | 417.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,657 | 417.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 795 | 125.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 215 | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 759 | 119.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 4.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08755 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,546 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,863 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,683 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,547 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 998 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 767 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 371 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08755 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,400 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,269 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Toms River, NJ08755