Absecon, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08201
Atlantic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,007
- 678/sq mi High-density area
- $71,321
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Absecon pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 678
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08201 (Absecon, NJ) rose +20.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 257.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to 10,007 residents across 14.8 square miles, a density of 678 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08201 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,321 (42% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,633. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $287,000 (44% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,825; owner occupancy is 68.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 08201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Absecon, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08201.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08201, Absecon, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,007
Population
14.8
Area (sq mi)
678
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08201?
37.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
13.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,321
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$35,633
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08201 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Absecon, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,321 12th percentile higher than 12% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,315housing units
4,315
Total Housing Units
4,136
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,000
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,825
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+20.0%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08201 have increased 20.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 151 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 180 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 209 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 214 |
| 2024 | +20.0% | 257 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 268 business establishments in ZIP 08201, employing approximately 2,777 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,082,000.
268
Businesses
2,777
Employees
$123.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 36 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08201 vs 08232 →
ZIP 08201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08401
Atlantic City (08401)
39,554 residents
- 08205
Absecon (08205)
28,626 residents
- 08232
Pleasantville (08232)
19,292 residents
- 08406 10,650
Ventnor City (08406)
10,650 residents
- 08201 10,007
Absecon (08201)
10,007 residents
- 08203 9,454
Brigantine (08203)
9,454 residents
- 08225 8,659
Northfield (08225)
8,659 residents
- 08402 6,354
Margate City (08402)
6,354 residents
- 08240 2,371
Pomona (08240)
2,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08201 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08241
Port Republic (08241)
$123,438 median income
- 08402
Margate City (08402)
$121,800 median income
- 08225
Northfield (08225)
$111,599 median income
- 08403
Longport (08403)
$110,625 median income
- 08203
Brigantine (08203)
$97,250 median income
- 08205
Absecon (08205)
$93,370 median income
- 08201
Absecon (08201)
$71,321 median income
- 08406
Ventnor City (08406)
$69,099 median income
- 08232
Pleasantville (08232)
$53,899 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08201 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08232 | Pleasantville, NJ | 19,292 | 2.6 mi |
| 08401 | Atlantic City, NJ | 39,554 | 3.7 mi |
| 08406 | Ventnor City, NJ | 10,650 | 5.3 mi |
| 08205 | Absecon, NJ | 28,626 | 4.1 mi |
| 08240 | Pomona, NJ | 2,371 | 4.9 mi |
| 08402 | Margate City, NJ | 6,354 | 6.4 mi |
| 08225 | Northfield, NJ | 8,659 | 4.7 mi |
| 08241 | Port Republic, NJ | 1,103 | 7.7 mi |
| 08203 | Brigantine, NJ | 9,454 | 6.2 mi |
| 08403 | Longport, NJ | 997 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08201, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,007 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08201 in?
ZIP code 08201 (Absecon) is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Atlantic County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atlantic-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08201?
ZIP code 08201 in Absecon, NJ has a population of 10,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08201?
The median household income in ZIP 08201 is $71,321, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08201?
The median home value in ZIP 08201 is $287,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08201 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08201?
ZIP code 08201 has 268 business establishments employing approximately 2,777 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08201 are: Accommodation and food services (41), Health care and social assistance (39), Construction (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08201 increased by 20.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08201?
In ZIP code 08201, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08201 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08201?
In ZIP code 08201, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08201 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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