ZIP Code 08225

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Northfield · Atlantic County · New Jersey

Population
8,659

537/sq mi

Median income
$111,599

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$316,200

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.3%

Median age 43.7

Land area
16.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 08225 in Northfield, New Jersey has a population of 8,659. The median household income is $111,599, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $316,200, 14% above the US average. 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.1 square miles in Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 8,659 residents, producing a population density of 537 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 08225 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08225 sits at $111,599 (9% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,344. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $316,200 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,835 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08225 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 08225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08225.

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 08225, Northfield, 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

8,659

Population

16.1

Area (sq mi)

537

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08225?

43.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$111,599

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$58,344

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,408

Total Housing Units

3,257

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$316,200

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,835

Median Rent

1965

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

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08225 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 154
2021 +15.6% 178
2022 +23.2% 220
2023 +8.7% 239
2024 +13.4% 271

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 406 business establishments in ZIP 08225, employing approximately 3,856 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,969,000.

406

Businesses

3,856

Employees

$228.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 75 18.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 15.5%
Retail trade 42 10.3%
Finance and insurance 42 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 9.6%
Construction 33 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 28 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.4%
Educational services 11 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.7%
Wholesale trade 6 1.5%
Information 5 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08225 in?
ZIP code 08225 (Northfield) 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 08225?
ZIP code 08225 in Northfield, NJ has a population of 8,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08225?
The median household income in ZIP 08225 is $111,599, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08225?
The median home value in ZIP 08225 is $316,200, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08225 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08225?
ZIP code 08225 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 3,856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08225 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Retail trade (42). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08225 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 08225?
In ZIP code 08225, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 08225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08225 is 21.8 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 08225?
In ZIP code 08225, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08225 is 4.6% 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 Northfield, 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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