ZIP Code 08223

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Marmora · Cape May County · New Jersey

Population
4,125

123/sq mi

Median income
$107,131

▲ 40% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$420,300

▲ 51% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.6%

Median age 47.3

Land area
33.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 08223 in Marmora, New Jersey has a population of 4,125. The median household income is $107,131, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $420,300, 51% above the US average. 49.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08223 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.5 square miles in Marmora, Cape May County, New Jersey. The area is home to 4,125 residents, producing a population density of 123 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 08223 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08223 sits at $107,131 (12% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,951. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $420,300 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,656 per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08223 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape May County, so you can benchmark 08223 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 08223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08223.

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 08223, Marmora, 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

4,125

Population

33.5

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08223?

47.3

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$107,131

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$50,951

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,465

Total Housing Units

1,833

Occupied Units

632

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$420,300

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,656

Median Rent

1978

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

+18.4%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08223 have increased 18.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 171
2021 +11.5% 191
2022 +11.1% 212
2023 +9.0% 231
2024 +18.4% 274

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 169 business establishments in ZIP 08223, employing approximately 1,739 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,898,000.

169

Businesses

1,739

Employees

$87.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 24 14.2%
Retail trade 23 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 23 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.1%
Finance and insurance 9 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.7%
Manufacturing 4 2.4%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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
08226 Ocean City, NJ 11,701 3.0 mi
08248 Strathmere, NJ 158 5.2 mi
08244 Somers Point, NJ 10,849 5.0 mi
08230 Ocean View, NJ 5,599 5.1 mi
08270 Woodbine, NJ 8,492 7.4 mi
08234 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 42,532 8.2 mi
08243 Sea Isle City, NJ 2,114 8.5 mi
08221 Linwood, NJ 7,092 6.9 mi
08403 Longport, NJ 997 7.3 mi
08246 South Seaville, NJ 92 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08223 in?
ZIP code 08223 (Marmora) is located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Cape May County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cape-may-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08223?
ZIP code 08223 in Marmora, NJ has a population of 4,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08223?
The median household income in ZIP 08223 is $107,131, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08223?
The median home value in ZIP 08223 is $420,300, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08223 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08223?
ZIP code 08223 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,739 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08223 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08223 increased by 18.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 08223?
In ZIP code 08223, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.6% 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 08223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08223 is 21.4 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 08223?
In ZIP code 08223, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08223 is 2.6% 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 Marmora, 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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