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Absecon, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08205

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

28,626
261/sq mi
$93,370
Median income
$292,400
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
261
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08205 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 28,626 residents across 109.7 square miles, a density of 261 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08205 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,370 (23% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,765. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $292,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,603 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08205 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 08205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Absecon, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08205.

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 08205, 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

28,626

Population

109.7

Area (sq mi)

261

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08205?

43.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 7.8%
Asian 11.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$93,370

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$44,765

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08205 ranks nationally

Absecon, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,370 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,837

Total Housing Units

11,466

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$292,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,603

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08205 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 148
2021 +15.9% 171
2022 +18.1% 203
2023 +12.2% 227
2024 +4.8% 238

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 431 business establishments in ZIP 08205, employing approximately 4,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,930,000.

431

Businesses

4,601

Employees

$172.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 80 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 66 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 65 15.1%
Retail trade 53 12.3%
Construction 52 12.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.7%
Finance and insurance 13 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.9%
Information 6 1.4%
Wholesale trade 5 1.2%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 08205 vs 08241 →

ZIP 08205 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 08205 ranks #2 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 08205 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 08205 ranks #6 of 9 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
08241 Port Republic, NJ 1,103 4.3 mi
08240 Pomona, NJ 2,371 4.1 mi
08201 Absecon, NJ 10,007 4.1 mi
08401 Atlantic City, NJ 39,554 6.6 mi
08224 New Gretna, NJ 573 8.6 mi
08203 Brigantine, NJ 9,454 5.9 mi
08232 Pleasantville, NJ 19,292 6.7 mi
08406 Ventnor City, NJ 10,650 9.0 mi
08402 Margate City, NJ 6,354 10.3 mi
08225 Northfield, NJ 8,659 8.8 mi

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Pop: 42,532
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Pop: 39,554
08330 standard
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Pop: 28,167
08037 standard
Hammonton, NJ
Pop: 24,308
08232 standard
Pleasantville, NJ
Pop: 19,292
08215 standard
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Pop: 13,442

Related Areas

Atlantic County Absecon, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08205 in? ▼
ZIP code 08205 (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 08205? ▼
ZIP code 08205 in Absecon, NJ has a population of 28,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08205? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08205 is $93,370, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08205? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08205 is $292,400, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08205? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08205 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08205? ▼
ZIP code 08205 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 4,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08205? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08205 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Other services (except public administration) (66), Accommodation and food services (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08205? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08205 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 08205? ▼
In ZIP code 08205, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 08205? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08205 is 23.9 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 08205? ▼
In ZIP code 08205, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08205? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08205 is 10.4% 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.