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Pleasantville, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08232

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

19,292
1,272/sq mi
$53,899
Median income
$195,000
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pleasantville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,272
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08232 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08232 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to 19,292 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 1,272 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08232 reports a modest median household income of $53,899 (56% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $23,643. Poverty here runs at 24.9%, with unemployment measured at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $195,000 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $1,182 per month, and 53.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08232 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 08232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasantville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08232.

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 08232, Pleasantville, 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

19,292

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

1,272

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08232?

35.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

29.7%

Foreign-Born

White 11.6%
African American 32.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%

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?

$53,899

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$23,643

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08232 ranks nationally

Pleasantville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,899 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,887

Total Housing Units

6,377

Occupied Units

510

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$195,000

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$1,182

Median Rent

1966

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

+21.9%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08232 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 145
2021 +18.6% 171
2022 +13.5% 194
2023 +15.3% 224
2024 +21.9% 273

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 439 business establishments in ZIP 08232, employing approximately 5,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,709,000.

439

Businesses

5,456

Employees

$301.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 76 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 62 14.1%
Construction 61 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 43 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 6.4%
Wholesale trade 26 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.5%
Information 11 2.5%
Finance and insurance 11 2.5%
Manufacturing 10 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.1%
Educational services 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 08232 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 08232 ranks #3 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 08232 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 08232 ranks #9 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
08225 Northfield, NJ 8,659 2.1 mi
08201 Absecon, NJ 10,007 2.6 mi
08402 Margate City, NJ 6,354 4.0 mi
08401 Atlantic City, NJ 39,554 3.4 mi
08406 Ventnor City, NJ 10,650 3.3 mi
08403 Longport, NJ 997 4.9 mi
08221 Linwood, NJ 7,092 4.3 mi
08234 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 42,532 5.8 mi
08240 Pomona, NJ 2,371 6.9 mi
08244 Somers Point, NJ 10,849 6.2 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
08215 standard
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Pop: 13,442

Related Areas

Atlantic County Pleasantville, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08232 in? ▼
ZIP code 08232 (Pleasantville) 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 08232? ▼
ZIP code 08232 in Pleasantville, NJ has a population of 19,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08232? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08232 is $53,899, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08232? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08232 is $195,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08232? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08232 is African American at 32.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08232? ▼
ZIP code 08232 has 439 business establishments employing approximately 5,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08232? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08232 are: Retail trade (76), Other services (except public administration) (62), Construction (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08232? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08232 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 08232? ▼
In ZIP code 08232, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 08232? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08232 is 20.9 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 08232? ▼
In ZIP code 08232, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08232? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08232 is 24.9% 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.