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Ocean View, NJ — ZIP 08230

Population: 5,700 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 08230 (Ocean View, NJ) is $480,153 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $529,500 after a median 97 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$480,153

Typical home value

+6.4%

1-year change

97

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$480,153
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$480,153
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$529,500
Median list price
$449,000
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
+20.3%
Median days on market
97 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,512/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,521/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,857/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,431/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · winter weather: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Williams Property (7.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
65.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.8 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,029
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,497

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (8 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Woodbine Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape May County Airport (WWD) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC., BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER, BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-125 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
12.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,714
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,386
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
854

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

How it compares

ZIP 08230State medianUS median
Typical home value$480,153$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$529,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market97 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,714$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 typical home value in ZIP 08230?
$480,153.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08230?
$529,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08230?
Median days on market: 97 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08230?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,857/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08230?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, heat wave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 08230 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 08230. 11 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08230?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08230?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08230?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 08230 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08230?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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