ZIP Code 08740

In ZIP code 08740, near Toms River, households earn a median of $69,397, with per-capita income at $46,887. Homes here are valued at a median of $358,000, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.65% translates into a notable annual bill on that value. Add the combined sales tax of 6.62%, and everyday purchases carry a measurable premium. Together, these figures sketch a place where housing costs and taxes claim a meaningful share of income, so buyers weighing a move here should factor both the property tax hit and the sales tax into their overall budget.