Ocean View, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08230
Cape May County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,599
- 172/sq mi High-density area
- $115,152
- Median income Above-median income area
- $410,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ocean View pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 172
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08230 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08230 (Ocean View, NJ) rose +24.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.0 in 2023 to 285.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ocean View, Cape May County, New Jersey, home to 5,599 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 172 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08230 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,152 (6% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,507. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 1.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $410,200 (21% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,864; owner occupancy is 94.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cape May County, so 08230 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 08230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocean View, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08230.
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08230, Ocean View, 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
5,599
Population
32.6
Area (sq mi)
172
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08230?
47.0
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$115,152
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$53,507
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08230 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Ocean View, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$115,152 Top 47% higher than 53% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,522housing units
2,522
Total Housing Units
2,176
Occupied Units
346
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$410,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,864
Median Rent
1987
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
+24.6%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08230 have increased 24.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 166 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 188 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 215 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 229 |
| 2024 | +24.6% | 285 |
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 192 business establishments in ZIP 08230, employing approximately 1,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,600,000.
192
Businesses
1,431
Employees
$70.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 42 | 21.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.6% |
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 08230 vs 08248 →
ZIP 08230 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08210
Cape May Court House (08210)
17,167 residents
- 08226
Ocean City (08226)
11,701 residents
- 08244
Somers Point (08244)
10,849 residents
- 08270
Woodbine (08270)
8,492 residents
- 08221
Linwood (08221)
7,092 residents
- 08230 5,599
Ocean View (08230)
5,599 residents
- 08223 4,125
Marmora (08223)
4,125 residents
- 08243 2,114
Sea Isle City (08243)
2,114 residents
- 08202 1,444
Avalon (08202)
1,444 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08230 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08230 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08221
Linwood (08221)
$156,354 median income
- 08202
Avalon (08202)
$146,071 median income
- 08230
Ocean View (08230)
$115,152 median income
- 08248
Strathmere (08248)
$108,953 median income
- 08243
Sea Isle City (08243)
$108,359 median income
- 08223
Marmora (08223)
$107,131 median income
- 08226
Ocean City (08226)
$101,782 median income
- 08270
Woodbine (08270)
$99,592 median income
- 08210
Cape May Court House (08210)
$90,013 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08230 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08248 | Strathmere, NJ | 158 | 3.3 mi |
| 08246 | South Seaville, NJ | 92 | 3.4 mi |
| 08243 | Sea Isle City, NJ | 2,114 | 4.3 mi |
| 08223 | Marmora, NJ | 4,125 | 5.1 mi |
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ | 1,444 | 7.9 mi |
| 08270 | Woodbine, NJ | 8,492 | 5.9 mi |
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ | 11,701 | 7.3 mi |
| 08210 | Cape May Court House, NJ | 17,167 | 8.7 mi |
| 08244 | Somers Point, NJ | 10,849 | 10.1 mi |
| 08221 | Linwood, NJ | 7,092 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08230, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,599 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08230 in?
ZIP code 08230 (Ocean View) 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 08230?
ZIP code 08230 in Ocean View, NJ has a population of 5,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08230?
The median household income in ZIP 08230 is $115,152, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08230?
The median home value in ZIP 08230 is $410,200, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08230?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08230 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08230?
ZIP code 08230 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 1,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08230?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08230 are: Construction (42), Accommodation and food services (26), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08230?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08230 increased by 24.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 08230?
In ZIP code 08230, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% 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 08230?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08230 is 23.6 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 08230?
In ZIP code 08230, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08230?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08230 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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