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Cape May Court House, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08210

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

17,167
96/sq mi
$90,013
Median income
$370,500
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cape May Court House pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08210 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08210 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cape May Court House, Cape May County, New Jersey, home to 17,167 residents across 178.1 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08210 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,013 (26% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $47,957. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $370,500 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,525 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 08210 in local context, 10 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 08210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cape May Court House, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08210.

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 08210, Cape May Court House, 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

17,167

Population

178.1

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08210?

43.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 8.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$90,013

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$47,957

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08210 ranks nationally

Cape May Court House, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,013 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,248

Total Housing Units

7,183

Occupied Units

1,065

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$370,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,525

Median Rent

1985

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

+13.5%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08210 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 183
2021 +14.7% 209
2022 +16.6% 244
2023 +10.8% 271
2024 +13.5% 307

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 573 business establishments in ZIP 08210, employing approximately 6,480 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,731,000.

573

Businesses

6,480

Employees

$386.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 110 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 93 16.2%
Retail trade 62 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 56 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 53 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 6.6%
Finance and insurance 23 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.4%
Manufacturing 13 2.3%
Wholesale trade 12 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.9%
Utilities 4 0.7%
Information 3 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 08210 vs 08202 →

ZIP 08210 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 08210 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 08210 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 08210 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
08202 Avalon, NJ 1,444 4.7 mi
08247 Stone Harbor, NJ 925 5.1 mi
08246 South Seaville, NJ 92 5.4 mi
08260 Wildwood, NJ 13,661 8.4 mi
08243 Sea Isle City, NJ 2,114 7.1 mi
08242 Rio Grande, NJ 3,216 7.7 mi
08251 Villas, NJ 10,364 8.4 mi
08230 Ocean View, NJ 5,599 8.7 mi
08314 Delmont, NJ 2,511 9.4 mi
08204 Cape May, NJ 18,557 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cape May County

08204 standard
Cape May, NJ
Pop: 18,557
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
08230 standard
Ocean View, NJ
Pop: 5,599

Related Areas

Cape May County Cape May Court House, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08210 in? ▼
ZIP code 08210 (Cape May Court House) 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 08210? ▼
ZIP code 08210 in Cape May Court House, NJ has a population of 17,167 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08210? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08210 is $90,013, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08210? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08210 is $370,500, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08210? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08210 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08210? ▼
ZIP code 08210 has 573 business establishments employing approximately 6,480 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08210? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08210 are: Construction (110), Health care and social assistance (93), Retail trade (62). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08210? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08210 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 08210? ▼
In ZIP code 08210, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 08210? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08210 is 21.4 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 08210? ▼
In ZIP code 08210, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08210? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08210 is 11.3% 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.