Linwood, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08221
Atlantic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,092
- 712/sq mi High-density area
- $156,354
- Median income Above-median income area
- $394,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linwood pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 712
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08221 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 08221 (Linwood, NJ) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.9 in 2023 to 274.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08221 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Linwood, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to 7,092 residents across 10.0 square miles, a density of 712 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08221 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,354 (28% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,378. The poverty rate is 2.0%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $394,700 (24% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,188; owner occupancy is 93.9%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08221 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 08221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linwood, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08221.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 29
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance 28
Finance and insurance
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 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 08221, Linwood, 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
7,092
Population
10.0
Area (sq mi)
712
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08221?
45.3
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
9.0%
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?
$156,354
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$75,378
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08221 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Linwood, 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)
$156,354 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
2,792housing units
2,792
Total Housing Units
2,609
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$394,700
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$2,188
Median Rent
1969
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08221 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 174 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 210 |
| 2023 | +21.1% | 255 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 275 |
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 288 business establishments in ZIP 08221, employing approximately 2,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,050,000.
288
Businesses
2,431
Employees
$140.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 85 | 29.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 18 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 08221 vs 08244 →
ZIP 08221 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08234
Egg Harbor Township (08234)
42,532 residents
- 08401
Atlantic City (08401)
39,554 residents
- 08232
Pleasantville (08232)
19,292 residents
- 08226 11,701
Ocean City (08226)
11,701 residents
- 08244 10,849
Somers Point (08244)
10,849 residents
- 08406 10,650
Ventnor City (08406)
10,650 residents
- 08201 10,007
Absecon (08201)
10,007 residents
- 08225 8,659
Northfield (08225)
8,659 residents
- 08221 7,092
Linwood (08221)
7,092 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08221 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08221 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08221
Linwood (08221)
$156,354 median income
- 08402
Margate City (08402)
$121,800 median income
- 08225
Northfield (08225)
$111,599 median income
- 08403
Longport (08403)
$110,625 median income
- 08226
Ocean City (08226)
$101,782 median income
- 08234
Egg Harbor Township (08234)
$98,217 median income
- 08201
Absecon (08201)
$71,321 median income
- 08244
Somers Point (08244)
$70,255 median income
- 08406
Ventnor City (08406)
$69,099 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08221 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08244 | Somers Point, NJ | 10,849 | 2.0 mi |
| 08225 | Northfield, NJ | 8,659 | 2.1 mi |
| 08403 | Longport, NJ | 997 | 2.5 mi |
| 08402 | Margate City, NJ | 6,354 | 3.5 mi |
| 08406 | Ventnor City, NJ | 10,650 | 4.5 mi |
| 08234 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 42,532 | 4.1 mi |
| 08232 | Pleasantville, NJ | 19,292 | 4.3 mi |
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ | 11,701 | 5.4 mi |
| 08401 | Atlantic City, NJ | 39,554 | 6.8 mi |
| 08201 | Absecon, NJ | 10,007 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08221, 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 (7,092 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 08221 in?
ZIP code 08221 (Linwood) 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 08221?
ZIP code 08221 in Linwood, NJ has a population of 7,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08221?
The median household income in ZIP 08221 is $156,354, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08221?
The median home value in ZIP 08221 is $394,700, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08221 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08221?
ZIP code 08221 has 288 business establishments employing approximately 2,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08221?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08221 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Professional, scientific, and technical services (50), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08221?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08221 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 08221?
In ZIP code 08221, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% 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 08221?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08221 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08221?
In ZIP code 08221, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08221 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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