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Egg Harbor Township, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08234

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

42,532
271/sq mi
$98,217
Median income
$313,200
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
271
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08234 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08234 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 42,532 residents across 157.0 square miles, a density of 271 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,217 (19% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $41,887. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. Median home value sits at $313,200 (39% below the state average), median rent at $1,482 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 08234 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 08234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08234.

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 08234, Egg Harbor Township, 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

42,532

Population

157.0

Area (sq mi)

271

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08234?

41.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 55.4%
African American 8.5%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$98,217

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$41,887

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08234 ranks nationally

Egg Harbor Township, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,217 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

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

What does housing look like?

17,737

Total Housing Units

16,896

Occupied Units

841

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$313,200

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,482

Median Rent

1993

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08234 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 139
2021 +15.2% 160
2022 +19.6% 191
2023 +11.2% 213
2024 +10.6% 235

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 954 business establishments in ZIP 08234, employing approximately 16,947 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,145,056,000.

954

Businesses

16,947

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 154 16.1%
Retail trade 124 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 123 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 90 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 87 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.8%
Wholesale trade 36 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 3.3%
Finance and insurance 28 2.9%
Manufacturing 21 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.9%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Information 10 1.1%
Utilities 7 0.7%
Industries not classified 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 08234 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 08234 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08234 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 08234 ranks #7 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
08221 Linwood, NJ 7,092 4.1 mi
08244 Somers Point, NJ 10,849 5.1 mi
08225 Northfield, NJ 8,659 4.7 mi
08232 Pleasantville, NJ 19,292 5.8 mi
08226 Ocean City, NJ 11,701 8.2 mi
08223 Marmora, NJ 4,125 8.2 mi
08403 Longport, NJ 997 6.6 mi
08201 Absecon, NJ 10,007 7.3 mi
08402 Margate City, NJ 6,354 7.3 mi
08406 Ventnor City, NJ 10,650 7.9 mi

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Pop: 39,554
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Pop: 28,626
08330 standard
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Pop: 28,167
08037 standard
Hammonton, NJ
Pop: 24,308
08232 standard
Pleasantville, NJ
Pop: 19,292
08215 standard
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Pop: 13,442

Related Areas

Atlantic County Egg Harbor Township, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08234 in? ▼
ZIP code 08234 (Egg Harbor Township) 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 08234? ▼
ZIP code 08234 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ has a population of 42,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08234? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08234 is $98,217, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08234? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08234 is $313,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08234? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08234 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08234? ▼
ZIP code 08234 has 954 business establishments employing approximately 16,947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08234? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08234 are: Construction (154), Retail trade (124), Health care and social assistance (123). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08234? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08234 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 08234? ▼
In ZIP code 08234, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 08234? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08234 is 23.4 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 08234? ▼
In ZIP code 08234, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08234? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08234 is 9.4% 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.