ZIP Code 08212
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Cape May Point · Cape May County · New Jersey
- Population
- 294
- Median income
- $86,125
- Median home value
- $1,050,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.3%
- Land area
- 2.2 sq mi
135/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▲ 277% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 70.8
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08212?
70.8
Median Age
33.3%
Male
66.7%
Female
21.7%
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?
$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?
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
$1,050,000
Median Home Value
+103% vs state
1967
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
+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.
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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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