Pomona, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08240
Atlantic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,371
- 583/sq mi High-density area
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pomona has 2,371 residents, placing it in the 47th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 583 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 08240 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 08240 covers 4.1 square miles in Pomona, Atlantic County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,371 residents on file, a density of 583 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 08240, but per-capita income is $7,595. Unemployment is 18.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08240 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 08240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pomona, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08240.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 08240, Pomona, 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
2,371
Population
4.1
Area (sq mi)
583
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08240?
20.3
Median Age
39.0%
Male
61.0%
Female
9.8%
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?
$7,595
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 08240, employing approximately 2,504 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,949,000.
36
Businesses
2,504
Employees
$168.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 36.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.3% |
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 08240 vs 08205 →
ZIP 08240 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08401
Atlantic City (08401)
39,554 residents
- 08205
Absecon (08205)
28,626 residents
- 08232
Pleasantville (08232)
19,292 residents
- 08215 13,442
Egg Harbor City (08215)
13,442 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
- 08240 2,371
Pomona (08240)
2,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08240 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08205 | Absecon, NJ | 28,626 | 4.1 mi |
| 08241 | Port Republic, NJ | 1,103 | 4.0 mi |
| 08201 | Absecon, NJ | 10,007 | 4.9 mi |
| 08232 | Pleasantville, NJ | 19,292 | 6.9 mi |
| 08225 | Northfield, NJ | 8,659 | 8.5 mi |
| 08215 | Egg Harbor City, NJ | 13,442 | 7.1 mi |
| 08221 | Linwood, NJ | 7,092 | 10.2 mi |
| 08224 | New Gretna, NJ | 573 | 8.6 mi |
| 08401 | Atlantic City, NJ | 39,554 | 8.6 mi |
| 08406 | Ventnor City, NJ | 10,650 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08240, 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 (2,371 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08240 in?
ZIP code 08240 (Pomona) 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 08240?
ZIP code 08240 in Pomona, NJ has a population of 2,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08240?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08240 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08240?
ZIP code 08240 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 2,504 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08240?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08240 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08240?
In ZIP code 08240, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 08240?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08240 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
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