ZIP Code 08215

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Egg Harbor City · Atlantic County · New Jersey

Population
13,442

45/sq mi

Median income
$80,893

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$286,500

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.4%

Median age 50

Land area
300.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08215 in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey has a population of 13,442. The median household income is $80,893, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $286,500, 3% above the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08215 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 300.0 square miles in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 13,442 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 08215 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08215 sits at $80,893 (34% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $41,850. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $286,500 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,562 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08215 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08215 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 08215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08215.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,442

Population

300.0

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08215?

50.0

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 16.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$80,893

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$41,850

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,096

Total Housing Units

5,795

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$286,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,562

Median Rent

1974

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

+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 Code City Population Distance
08224 New Gretna, NJ 573 6.6 mi
08217 Elwood, NJ 70 7.3 mi
08240 Pomona, NJ 2,371 7.1 mi
08241 Port Republic, NJ 1,103 6.2 mi
08205 Absecon, NJ 28,626 10.0 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Egg Harbor City, 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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