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 High-density area
- $53,899
- Median income Below-median income area
- $195,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08232 (Pleasantville, NJ) rose +21.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.1 in 2023 to 273.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,643. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $195,000 (62% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,182; owner occupancy is 53.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08232 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 08232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasantville, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08232.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08232?
35.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
29.7%
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?
$53,899
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$23,643
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08232 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Pleasantville, 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)
$53,899 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
6,887housing units
6,887
Total Housing Units
6,377
Occupied Units
510
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,000
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08232 vs 08225 →
ZIP 08232 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08234
Egg Harbor Township (08234)
42,532 residents
- 08401
Atlantic City (08401)
39,554 residents
- 08232
Pleasantville (08232)
19,292 residents
- 08244 10,849
Somers Point (08244)
10,849 residents
- 08406 10,650
Ventnor City (08406)
10,650 residents
- 08201 10,007
Absecon (08201)
10,007 residents
- 08225 8,659
Northfield (08225)
8,659 residents
- 08221 7,092
Linwood (08221)
7,092 residents
- 08402 6,354
Margate City (08402)
6,354 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08232 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08232 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
- 08402
Margate City (08402)
$121,800 median income
- 08225
Northfield (08225)
$111,599 median income
- 08403
Longport (08403)
$110,625 median income
- 08234
Egg Harbor Township (08234)
$98,217 median income
- 08201
Absecon (08201)
$71,321 median income
- 08244
Somers Point (08244)
$70,255 median income
- 08406
Ventnor City (08406)
$69,099 median income
- 08232 $53,899
Pleasantville (08232)
$53,899 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08232, 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 (19,292 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 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.
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