ZIP Code 08221
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Linwood · Atlantic County · New Jersey
- Population
- 7,092
- Median income
- $156,354
- Median home value
- $394,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.1%
- Land area
- 10.0 sq mi
712/sq mi
▲ 105% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.3
New York
ZIP code 08221 in Linwood, New Jersey has a population of 7,092. The median household income is $156,354, which is 105% above the national average. Median home value is $394,700, 42% above the US average. 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08221 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.0 square miles in Linwood, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 7,092 residents, producing a population density of 712 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 08221 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08221 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $394,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $2,188 per month, and 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08221 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 08221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$75,378
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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