ZIP Code 08008

With a median household income of $120,054 and per-capita income of $101,770, ZIP code 08008 supports home values that climb to a median of $1,165,400. That gap between earnings and property prices shapes the local cost picture near Toms River. County-level property taxes run at an effective rate of 1.65%, which on a home at that median value adds up quickly each year. Sales tax in the area totals 6.62%, applying to everyday purchases. Together, these figures show a place where high incomes pair with steep housing costs and two ongoing tax obligations that shape what households actually keep.