08757 ZIP Code
Toms River, New jersey
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 08757 |
| City/Town: | Toms River |
| County: | Ocean |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,419 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,877 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,215 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,529 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,100 |
| Land Area: | 17.8 sq miles
46.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9606, -74.2608 |
Population Information (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,419 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,324 | 43.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,095 | 56.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 62.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,240 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 603 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,127 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,034 | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,366 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,793 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,336 | 6.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,539 | 7.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,564 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,830 | 10.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 8,398 | 23.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,897 | 13.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 2,692 | 7.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,707 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,529 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,015 | 92.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,514 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,517 | 86.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,498 | 13.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,049 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 813 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,217 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 13,233 | 44.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,646 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,534 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,902 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,704 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08757 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,877 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,668 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,275 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,215 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,903 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,969 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 839 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,376 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,711 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,739 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 519 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,286 | 82.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,584 | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 85 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 812 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 636 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,004 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,720 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,006 | 11.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 263 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,105 | 5.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 235 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,403 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08757 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 808 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 486 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,171 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,432 | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,482 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,491 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,114 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,277 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 840 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 914 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08757 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,809 | 83.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 533 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 126 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 184 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 989 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08757 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,115 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 642 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 323 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,943 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 895 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 296 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 642 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 999 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,776 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,161 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 643 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 497 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08757 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 (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,385 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,166 | 65.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,716 | 58.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,716 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08757 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,863 | 49.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 12,622 | 70.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 7,696 | 42.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 887 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 192 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,166 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08757 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,514 | 89.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 166 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 35 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 519 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 314 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 365 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 190 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 426 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08757 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 577 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 635 | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,995 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 6,374 | 32.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,359 | 32.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,932 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,172 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 175 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 300 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08757 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 559 | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 14,378 | 73.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,237 | 16.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,072 | 5.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 233 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08757 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 16,016 | 88.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 52 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,166 | 6.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 674 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 69 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08757 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,599 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,503 | 47.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,926 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,987 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08757 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 473 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 515 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,319 | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,792 | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,940 | 44.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,165 | 20.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 221 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 92 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08757 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,512 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $597 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,707 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,015 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,927 | 38.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,085 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,801 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,173 | 39.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,872 | 10.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 11,993 | 66.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.95 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08757 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,988 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,728 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,305 | 52.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 1,081 | 7.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,700 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,503 | 25.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08757 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,896 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 224 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 70 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,494 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 810 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,298 | 33.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,712 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,191 | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,101 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,706 | 24.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 243 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,307 | 26.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 6,156 | 70.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08757 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,928 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,247 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,455 | 44.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,762 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 698 | 21.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 30 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08757 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,864 | 90.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 658 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,555 | 540.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,555 | 540.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,555 | 540.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,773 | 269.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 145 | 22.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 984 | 149.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 4.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08757 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,179 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,609 | 86.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,570 | 13.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,761 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,851 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 819 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 139 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08757 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,015 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,841 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
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