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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
$156,354
Median income
$394,700
Median home value
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $75,378. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. Median home value sits at $394,700 (24% below the state average), median rent at $2,188 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08221 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08221?

45.3

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$75,378

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08221 ranks nationally

Linwood, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$156,354 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,792

Total Housing Units

2,609

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$394,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08221 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08221 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Atlantic County

08234 standard
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Pop: 42,532
08401 standard
Atlantic City, NJ
Pop: 39,554
08205 standard
Absecon, NJ
Pop: 28,626
08330 standard
Mays Landing, NJ
Pop: 28,167
08037 standard
Hammonton, NJ
Pop: 24,308
08232 standard
Pleasantville, NJ
Pop: 19,292

Related Areas

Atlantic County Linwood, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.