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 High-density area
- $93,370
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08205 (Absecon, NJ) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.2 in 2023 to 238.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,765. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $292,400 (43% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,603; owner occupancy is 79.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08205 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 08205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Absecon, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08205.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08205?
43.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
18.3%
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?
$93,370
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,765
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08205 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)
$93,370 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
11,837housing units
11,837
Total Housing Units
11,466
Occupied Units
371
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,400
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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 08205 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08205 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
- 08203
Brigantine (08203)
$97,250 median income
- 08224
New Gretna (08224)
$96,250 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 08205 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08205, 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 (28,626 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 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.
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