ZIP Code 08212

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Cape May Point · Cape May County · New Jersey

Population
294

135/sq mi

Median income
$86,125

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,050,000

▲ 277% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.3%

Median age 70.8

Land area
2.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08212 in Cape May Point, New Jersey has a population of 294. The median household income is $86,125, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $1,050,000, 277% above the US average. 49.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08212 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in Cape May Point, Cape May County, New Jersey. The area is home to 294 residents, producing a population density of 135 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08212 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08212 sits at $86,125 (29% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $135,317. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,050,000 (103% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape May County, so you can benchmark 08212 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08212, Cape May Point, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

294

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08212?

70.8

Median Age

33.3%

Male

66.7%

Female

21.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$86,125

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$135,317

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.3%

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

What does housing look like?

643

Total Housing Units

82

Occupied Units

561

Vacant Units

1.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.6%
Renter 2.4%

$1,050,000

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2021)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08212 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +12.3% 205
2017 +6.8% 219
2019 240
2020 +10.7% 266
2021 +10.1% 293

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 08212, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,354,000.

7

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 42.9%

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 08212 vs 08204 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08204 Cape May, NJ 18,557 3.2 mi
08251 Villas, NJ 10,364 6.5 mi
08242 Rio Grande, NJ 3,216 6.7 mi
08260 Wildwood, NJ 13,661 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08212 in?
ZIP code 08212 (Cape May Point) 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 08212?
ZIP code 08212 in Cape May Point, NJ has a population of 294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08212?
The median household income in ZIP 08212 is $86,125, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08212?
The median home value in ZIP 08212 is $1,050,000, which is 277% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08212 is White at 81.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08212?
ZIP code 08212 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08212 increased by 10.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 08212?
In ZIP code 08212, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08212?
In ZIP code 08212, approximately 97.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08212 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cape May Point, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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