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 Moderate-density area
- $90,013
- Median income Above-median income area
- $370,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08210 (Cape May Court House, NJ) rose +13.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.7 in 2023 to 307.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,957. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $370,500 (28% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,525; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cape May County, so 08210 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 08210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cape May Court House, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08210.
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08210?
43.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$90,013
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$47,957
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08210 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Cape May Court House, 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)
$90,013 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
8,248housing units
8,248
Total Housing Units
7,183
Occupied Units
1,065
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$370,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 08204
Cape May (08204)
18,557 residents
- 08210
Cape May Court House (08210)
17,167 residents
- 08260
Wildwood (08260)
13,661 residents
- 08251
Villas (08251)
10,364 residents
- 08230 5,599
Ocean View (08230)
5,599 residents
- 08242 3,216
Rio Grande (08242)
3,216 residents
- 08314 2,511
Delmont (08314)
2,511 residents
- 08243 2,114
Sea Isle City (08243)
2,114 residents
- 08202 1,444
Avalon (08202)
1,444 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08210 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08247
Stone Harbor (08247)
$167,917 median income
- 08202
Avalon (08202)
$146,071 median income
- 08230
Ocean View (08230)
$115,152 median income
- 08243
Sea Isle City (08243)
$108,359 median income
- 08242
Rio Grande (08242)
$93,250 median income
- 08210
Cape May Court House (08210)
$90,013 median income
- 08314
Delmont (08314)
$88,077 median income
- 08251
Villas (08251)
$83,637 median income
- 08204
Cape May (08204)
$82,466 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08210, 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 (17,167 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 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.
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