08226 — Ocean City, NJ Home Values
Typical home value $1,112,569 as of June 2026 · 6th of 14 in Ocean City, NJ
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 08226, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 08226 compares in the Ocean City, NJ area
ZIP code 08226 (Ocean City, NJ) has a typical home value of $1,112,569 as of June 2026, ranking 6th of 14 ZIP codes tracked in the Ocean City, NJ area, more expensive than about 64% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +8.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +32.5%, from $839,990 in June 2021 to $1,112,569 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 50.1× the annual rent ($1,850/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Ocean City, NJ forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Ocean City.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 08226 has a population of 11,260, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 85.2% White, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Black or African American, 2% two or more races, 1% another race, and 0.3% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Intermediate School | 1901 BAY AVENUE, OCEAN CITY, NJ | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Township Primary School | 130 OLD TUCKAHOE RD, MARMORA, NJ | 2.1 mi |
| Upper Township Elementary School | 50 OLD TUCKAHOE RD, MARMORA, NJ | 2.2 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08226?
$1,112,569 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 08226 an expensive ZIP code in the Ocean City, NJ area?
08226 ranks 6th of 14 ZIP codes in the Ocean City, NJ area by typical home value, more expensive than about 64% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 08226 changed over the past year?
+8.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 08226?
The typical home price is 50.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,850/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 08226?
11,260, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 08226?
Ocean City Intermediate School (0.9 mi), Upper Township Primary School (2.1 mi), Upper Township Elementary School (2.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 08226?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Ocean City, NJ forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.