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Northfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08225

Atlantic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,659
537/sq mi
$111,599
Median income
$316,200
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
537
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northfield, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to 8,659 residents across 16.1 square miles, a density of 537 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08225 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,599 (9% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,344. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $316,200 (39% below the state average), median rent at $1,835 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 08225 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Atlantic County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northfield, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,659

Population

16.1

Area (sq mi)

537

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 08225 ranks nationally

Northfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,599 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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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ZIP 08225 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 08225 ranks #7 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 08225 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 08225 ranks #3 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
08232 Pleasantville, NJ 19,292 2.1 mi
08403 Longport, NJ 997 3.1 mi
08221 Linwood, NJ 7,092 2.1 mi
08402 Margate City, NJ 6,354 2.9 mi
08406 Ventnor City, NJ 10,650 3.2 mi
08244 Somers Point, NJ 10,849 4.0 mi
08401 Atlantic City, NJ 39,554 4.8 mi
08201 Absecon, NJ 10,007 4.7 mi
08234 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 42,532 4.7 mi
08240 Pomona, NJ 2,371 8.5 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 Northfield, NJ New Jersey

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.

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