The 08753 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Toms River, NJ in Ocean County in the United States. The current population estimate is 63,415. It is estimated that about 32.1% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,769. Median househould income is at $82,858, with an estimated 5% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08753 is $82,858, while the region's mean household income is $101,090. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,769. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08753 of $37,769 is approximately 11.64% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 5.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 47.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 08753 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.8% of 08753 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.2% |
In ZIP Code 08753, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 32.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.5% in this Ocean County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08753, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 11.1% of 08753 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08753 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.6%), followed by Asian (4.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 4.0% |
In ZIP Code 08753, 89.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ocean County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.1% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 08753 in January 2025 comes in at $514,699. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $505,545 median value in August 2024, and 7% higher than the $480,891 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08753, an estimated 24.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 22.2% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ocean County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $514,699 |
| Dec 2024 | $514,206 |
| Nov 2024 | $512,740 |
| Oct 2024 | $510,884 |
| Sep 2024 | $508,557 |
| Aug 2024 | $505,545 |
| Jul 2024 | $502,728 |
| Jun 2024 | $499,602 |
| May 2024 | $495,704 |
| Apr 2024 | $490,452 |
| Mar 2024 | $484,683 |
| Feb 2024 | $480,891 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08753 are older than average. The median age of 40.6 years in ZIP Code 08753 is approximately 6.56% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 08753 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 08753 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08753 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08753 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08753 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08753 | 12.6¢/kWh | 6.35¢/kWh | 3.32¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 22.98¢/kWh | 15.9¢/kWh | 13.95¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08753 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.77 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.65 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.51 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.8 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08753, 67.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.7 minutes. Approximately 24.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08753 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 08753 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 14.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.0% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 6.7% |