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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
$115,152
Median income
$410,200
Median home value
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $53,507. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $410,200 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,864 monthly, and 94.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cape May County, so you can benchmark 08230 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08230?

47.0

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$53,507

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08230 ranks nationally

Ocean View, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,152 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,522

Total Housing Units

2,176

Occupied Units

346

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$410,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08230 ranks #6 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 08230 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 08230 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cape May County

08204 standard
Cape May, NJ
Pop: 18,557
08210 standard
Cape May Court House, NJ
Pop: 17,167
08260 standard
Wildwood, NJ
Pop: 13,661
08226 standard
Ocean City, NJ
Pop: 11,701
08251 standard
Villas, NJ
Pop: 10,364
08270 standard
Woodbine, NJ
Pop: 8,492

Related Areas

Cape May County Ocean View, NJ New Jersey

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.

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