ZIP Code 08240
standardSource:
Pomona · Atlantic County · New Jersey
- Population
- 2,371
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.5%
- Land area
- 4.1 sq mi
583/sq mi
Median age 20.3
New York
ZIP code 08240 in Pomona, New Jersey has a population of 2,371. 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.1 square miles in Pomona, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,371 residents, producing a population density of 583 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08240 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08240 sits at —, while per-capita income is $7,595. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 18.8%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08240 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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