PlainZIP

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
$146,071
Median income
$1,857,400
Median home value
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $109,832. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $1,857,400 (260% above the state average), median rent at $1,708 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.4%.

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. To put 08202 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cape May County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 08202?

63.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$109,832

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08202 ranks nationally

Avalon, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$146,071 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,676

Total Housing Units

838

Occupied Units

4,838

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$1,857,400

Median Home Value

+260% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08202 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08243 Sea Isle City, NJ 2,114 4.2 mi
08247 Stone Harbor, NJ 925 4.2 mi
08210 Cape May Court House, NJ 17,167 4.7 mi
08246 South Seaville, NJ 92 5.8 mi
08230 Ocean View, NJ 5,599 7.9 mi
08248 Strathmere, NJ 158 7.8 mi
08260 Wildwood, NJ 13,661 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cape May County

08204 standard
Cape May, NJ
Pop: 18,557
08210 standard
Cape May Court House, NJ
Pop: 17,167
08260 standard
Wildwood, NJ
Pop: 13,661
08226 standard
Ocean City, NJ
Pop: 11,701
08251 standard
Villas, NJ
Pop: 10,364
08270 standard
Woodbine, NJ
Pop: 8,492

Related Areas

Cape May County Avalon, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.