2 NJ ZIP Codes Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In U.S.

The New Jersey real estate market is scorching this summer, landing two communities in the top 10 on Realtor.com's list of the "Hottest Zip Codes of 2025."

Marlton and Wayne are both reclaiming their spots, with some movement from 2024, as two of the top-performing markets across the United States. Every year, the Realtor.com ranks show where buyers are most active and properties are "flying off the market." As home sales continue to move at a slower pace and with lower price tags nationwide in 2025, there are key trends that Realtor.com says stand out with this list of the hottest markets. Today's market shows homeowners are responding to affordability barriers, higher mortgage rates, and adjusting regional demand.

As inflation concerns continue to stir and the economy sees consistent pressure from the threat of additional tariffs, Realtor.com says they are seeing more shoppers who are "regionally mobile" and "focused on long-term value." The company says that with mortgage rates staying high and inventory levels gradually recovering, the value-driven suburban areas like Marlton and Wayne are expected to stay as leaders in market activity for the foreseeable future.

Using market demand data based on viewer activity on its site and the pace of the market based on the number of days listings remain active, Realtor.com found that areas with suburban corridors that also have proximity to major cities and economic centers dominated the country's hottest locales.

No. 2 Marlton, NJ (08053)
(Up from No. 6 in 2024)

Homes Listed As of Aug. 12: 174

Highest Priced Properties:

1. $1,377,000 (12 N Country Lakes Dr)
2. $1,225,000 (111 John James Audobon Way)
3. $1,179,000 (29 Carrington Way)
4. $1,100,000 (32 Carrington Way)
5. $999,900 (12 Aisling Way)

Viewers Per Property Vs. US Average: 3.9x
Median Days On Market: 17
Median Listing Price: $495,000

No. 5 Wayne. NJ (07470)
(Down from No. 4 in 2024)

Homes Listed As Of Aug 12: 147

Highest Priced Properties:

1. $2,590,000 (1118 Pines Lake Dr W)
2. (Tie) $2,299,000 (180 E Pines Lake Dr and 1123 Pines Lake Dr W)
3. $1,999,999 (92 Old Homestead Rd)
4. $1,749,000 (10 Kathleen Ct)
5. $1,700,000 (334 Pines Lake Dr E)

Viewers Per Property Vs. US Average: 3.3x
Median Days On Market: 22
Median Listing Price: $664,000

Behind The Numbers

Realtor.com says buyers are drifting towards zip codes with homes that cost below local metro medians, but still above the national number. Listings from the top 10 hottest areas saw their properties get 3.6x more views and sell at a rate of 30-42 days faster than the nationwide average. Listing browsing traffic is dominated by higher-earning metro areas like New York City, while the hottest zip codes on the list lean themselves to an older and wealthier buyer profile. The homeowners have stronger credit profiles and heftier down payments than what is being seen on a national level.

In June, the national housing inventory was 28.9 percent higher than it was in 2024. This was 12.9 percent below pre-pandemic levels. Among the hottest markets, inventory availability is averaging at 58.9 percent lower than it was in 2019, leading buyers in these highly trafficked locations with fewer choices and persistent scarcity, where perceived value in proximity to major metro areas, but not directly in a city, becomes increasingly attractive.

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