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Ocean, NJ — ZIP 07712

Population: 40,194 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07712 (Ocean, NJ) is $766,167 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $635,250 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,039/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$766,167

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$766,167
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+97.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$766,167
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$635,250
Median list price
$625,000
Median price per sqft
$569
1-year sale-price change
+7.4%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
134
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,039/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,070/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,400/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Bayshore Jointure Commission School District, Hope Academy Charter School, OFFICE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Schools include
Developmental Learning Center, Hope Academy Charter School, Monmouth Regional School, College Achieve Greater Asbury Park Charter School District, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Monitor Devices, Inc./Intercircuits, Inc. (5.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 in
Annual snowfall
4.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
996
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,280
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,673

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (23 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT BARNABAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,584 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$9,409
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
80.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
239,227
Average weekly wage
$1,298
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,793

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07712State medianUS median
Median home value$766,167$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$635,250$555,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$3,039/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,409$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07712?
$766,167.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07712?
$635,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07712?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07712?
Typical rent: $3,039/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07712?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
Is ZIP 07712 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07712?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07712?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07712?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 07712?
12 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07712 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07712?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07712?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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