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 High-density area
- $98,217
- Median income Above-median income area
- $313,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08234 (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.8 in 2023 to 235.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,887. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $313,200 (39% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,482; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08234 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 08234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08234.
- Construction
Construction
154 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08234?
41.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
17.7%
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?
$98,217
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
17,737housing units
17,737
Total Housing Units
16,896
Occupied Units
841
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,200
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08234 vs 08221 →
ZIP 08234 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
- 08232
Pleasantville (08232)
19,292 residents
- 08226 11,701
Ocean City (08226)
11,701 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 08234 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08234 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
- 08223
Marmora (08223)
$107,131 median income
- 08226
Ocean City (08226)
$101,782 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08234, 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 (42,532 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 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.
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