ZIP Code 08217

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Elwood · Atlantic County · New Jersey

Population
70

584/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Land area
0.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08217 in Elwood, New Jersey has a population of 70. 0

ZIP code 08217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Elwood, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 70 residents, producing a population density of 584 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 08217 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08217 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 43.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08217 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 08217, Elwood, 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

70

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

584

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08217?

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

43.2%

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 0.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

25

Total Housing Units

25

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 08217, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $530,000.

6

Businesses

37

Employees

$530K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 50.0%

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
08037 Hammonton, NJ 24,308 5.2 mi
08330 Mays Landing, NJ 28,167 7.0 mi
08215 Egg Harbor City, NJ 13,442 7.3 mi
08346 Newtonville, NJ 843 7.4 mi
08095 Winslow, NJ 236 9.1 mi
08089 Waterford Works, NJ 4,253 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08217 in?
ZIP code 08217 (Elwood) 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 08217?
ZIP code 08217 in Elwood, NJ has a population of 70 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08217 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08217?
ZIP code 08217 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08217 is 43.2% 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 Elwood, NJ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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