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Brigantine, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08203

Atlantic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,454
556/sq mi
$97,250
Median income
$524,800
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brigantine pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
556
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brigantine, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to 9,454 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 556 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,250 (20% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $68,635. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $524,800 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,517 monthly, and 76.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 08203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brigantine, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08203.

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 08203, Brigantine, 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

9,454

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

556

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08203?

60.6

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$97,250

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$68,635

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08203 ranks nationally

Brigantine, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,250 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,518

Total Housing Units

4,043

Occupied Units

5,475

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$524,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,517

Median Rent

1979

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

429

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+329%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08203 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +329% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.1% 246
2021 +16.5% 286
2022 +23.2% 353
2023 +13.8% 401
2024 +7.0% 429

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 08203, employing approximately 1,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,069,000.

175

Businesses

1,148

Employees

$41.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 32 18.3%
Construction 27 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.0%
Retail trade 19 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 5.1%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Finance and insurance 4 2.3%

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 08203 vs 08401 →

ZIP 08203 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 08203 ranks #6 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 08203 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 08203 ranks #3 of 8 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
08401 Atlantic City, NJ 39,554 4.5 mi
08201 Absecon, NJ 10,007 6.2 mi
08205 Absecon, NJ 28,626 5.9 mi
08232 Pleasantville, NJ 19,292 7.4 mi
08406 Ventnor City, NJ 10,650 7.3 mi
08402 Margate City, NJ 6,354 8.8 mi
08241 Port Republic, NJ 1,103 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Atlantic County

08234 standard
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Pop: 42,532
08401 standard
Atlantic City, NJ
Pop: 39,554
08205 standard
Absecon, NJ
Pop: 28,626
08330 standard
Mays Landing, NJ
Pop: 28,167
08037 standard
Hammonton, NJ
Pop: 24,308
08232 standard
Pleasantville, NJ
Pop: 19,292

Related Areas

Atlantic County Brigantine, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08203 in? ▼
ZIP code 08203 (Brigantine) 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 08203? ▼
ZIP code 08203 in Brigantine, NJ has a population of 9,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08203 is $97,250, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08203 is $524,800, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08203 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08203? ▼
ZIP code 08203 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 1,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08203 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08203 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 329%. 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 08203? ▼
In ZIP code 08203, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 08203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08203 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08203? ▼
In ZIP code 08203, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08203 is 9.4% 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.