Avalon, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08202
Cape May County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,444
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $146,071
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,857,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avalon pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08202 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avalon, Cape May County, New Jersey, home to just 1,444 residents across 16.4 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08202 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,071 (20% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $109,832. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,857,400 (260% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 93.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,708.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cape May County, so 08202 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 08202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avalon, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08202.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 08202, Avalon, 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
1,444
Population
16.4
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08202?
63.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.4%
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?
$146,071
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$109,832
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08202 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Avalon, 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)
$146,071 Top 26% higher than 74% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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
5,676housing units
5,676
Total Housing Units
838
Occupied Units
4,838
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,857,400
Median Home Value
+260% vs state ZIP avg
$1,708
Median Rent
1988
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
+11.5%
YoY Change (2021)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08202 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -5.4% | 234 |
| 2018 | +1.4% | 237 |
| 2019 | -3.3% | 230 |
| 2020 | +20.6% | 277 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 309 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 154 business establishments in ZIP 08202, employing approximately 849 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,772,000.
154
Businesses
849
Employees
$62.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 23.4% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 20.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 18 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 5.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
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 08202 vs 08243 →
ZIP 08202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08210
Cape May Court House (08210)
17,167 residents
- 08260
Wildwood (08260)
13,661 residents
- 08230 5,599
Ocean View (08230)
5,599 residents
- 08243 2,114
Sea Isle City (08243)
2,114 residents
- 08202 1,444
Avalon (08202)
1,444 residents
- 08247 925
Stone Harbor (08247)
925 residents
- 08248 158
Strathmere (08248)
158 residents
- 08246 92
South Seaville (08246)
92 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08202 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08247
Stone Harbor (08247)
$167,917 median income
- 08202
Avalon (08202)
$146,071 median income
- 08230
Ocean View (08230)
$115,152 median income
- 08248
Strathmere (08248)
$108,953 median income
- 08243
Sea Isle City (08243)
$108,359 median income
- 08210
Cape May Court House (08210)
$90,013 median income
- 08260
Wildwood (08260)
$79,699 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08202 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08202, 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 (1,444 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 08202 in?
ZIP code 08202 (Avalon) is located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Cape May County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cape-may-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08202?
ZIP code 08202 in Avalon, NJ has a population of 1,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08202?
The median household income in ZIP 08202 is $146,071, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08202?
The median home value in ZIP 08202 is $1,857,400, which is 568% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08202 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08202?
ZIP code 08202 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08202 are: Accommodation and food services (36), Retail trade (31), Real estate and rental and leasing (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08202 increased by 11.5% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 08202?
In ZIP code 08202, 82.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.9% 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 08202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08202 is 24.1 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 08202?
In ZIP code 08202, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08202 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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