ZIP Code 08240

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Pomona · Atlantic County · New Jersey

Population
2,371

583/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
46.5%

Median age 20.3

Land area
4.1 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08240?

20.3

Median Age

39.0%

Male

61.0%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 57.1%
African American 15.7%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.5%

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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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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Official Data Resources for Pomona, NJ

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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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