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Manahawkin, NJ — ZIP 08050

Population: 28,053 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08050 (Manahawkin, NJ) is $605,126 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $625,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,600/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$605,126

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$605,126
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.2%
10-year appreciation
+118.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$605,126
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
$625,000
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$340
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
126
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
50

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,600/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,450/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,200/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,550/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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, Southern Regional School District, Stafford Township School District
Schools include
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science, Southern Regional High School, Southern Regional Middle School, Ocean Acres Elementary School, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Woodland Route 72 Dump (12.8 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
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
20.9 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
248

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
777
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,290
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,753

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (25 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Great Egg Harbor River, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Eagles Nest Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,077 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
12.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,909
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,471
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,553

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

How it compares

ZIP 08050State medianUS median
Median home value$605,126$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$625,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,600/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,909$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 08050?
$605,126.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08050?
$625,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08050?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08050?
Typical rent: $2,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08050?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 08050 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08050?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08050?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08050?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 08050?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08050 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08050?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08050?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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