Egg Harbor City, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08215
Atlantic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,442
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,893
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Egg Harbor City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08215 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 08215 (Egg Harbor City, NJ) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.9 in 2023 to 247.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08215 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to 13,442 residents across 300.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,893 (34% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,850. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $286,500 (45% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,562; owner occupancy is 73.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08215 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 08215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Egg Harbor City, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08215.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 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 08215, Egg Harbor City, 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
13,442
Population
300.0
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08215?
50.0
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
5.4%
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?
$80,893
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$41,850
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08215 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Egg Harbor City, 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)
$80,893 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
6,096housing units
6,096
Total Housing Units
5,795
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,500
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,562
Median Rent
1974
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08215 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 156 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 175 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 210 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 235 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 248 |
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 266 business establishments in ZIP 08215, employing approximately 3,543 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,363,000.
266
Businesses
3,543
Employees
$165.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 48 | 18.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 08215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08205
Absecon (08205)
28,626 residents
- 08215
Egg Harbor City (08215)
13,442 residents
- 08240 2,371
Pomona (08240)
2,371 residents
- 08241 1,103
Port Republic (08241)
1,103 residents
- 08224 573
New Gretna (08224)
573 residents
- 08217 70
Elwood (08217)
70 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08215 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08215 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
- 08224
New Gretna (08224)
$96,250 median income
- 08205
Absecon (08205)
$93,370 median income
- 08215
Egg Harbor City (08215)
$80,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08215 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08215, 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 (13,442 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 08215 in?
ZIP code 08215 (Egg Harbor City) 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 08215?
ZIP code 08215 in Egg Harbor City, NJ has a population of 13,442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08215?
The median household income in ZIP 08215 is $80,893, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08215?
The median home value in ZIP 08215 is $286,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08215 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08215?
ZIP code 08215 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 3,543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08215 are: Construction (48), Other services (except public administration) (42), Retail trade (35). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08215?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08215 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 08215?
In ZIP code 08215, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 08215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08215 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08215?
In ZIP code 08215, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08215 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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