Somers Point, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08244
Atlantic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,849
- 725/sq mi High-density area
- $70,255
- Median income Near-median income area
- $310,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somers Point pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 725
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08244 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 08244 (Somers Point, NJ) rose +14.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 271.9 in 2023 to 310.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08244 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somers Point, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to 10,849 residents across 15.0 square miles, a density of 725 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08244 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,255 (42% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,867. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $310,400 (40% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,345; owner occupancy is 51.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, 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 08244 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 08244
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somers Point, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08244.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Construction 27
Construction
27 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 08244, Somers Point, 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
10,849
Population
15.0
Area (sq mi)
725
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08244?
44.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
11.9%
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?
$70,255
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$39,867
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08244 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Somers Point, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,255 11th percentile higher than 11% of 565 New Jersey 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
5,862housing units
5,862
Total Housing Units
4,780
Occupied Units
1,082
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$310,400
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,345
Median Rent
1969
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
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08244 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 167 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 200 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 241 |
| 2023 | +12.7% | 272 |
| 2024 | +14.4% | 311 |
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 360 business establishments in ZIP 08244, employing approximately 5,312 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,036,000.
360
Businesses
5,312
Employees
$272.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 27 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 08244 vs 08221 →
ZIP 08244 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
- 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
- 08223 4,125
Marmora (08223)
4,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08244 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08244 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
- 08248
Strathmere (08248)
$108,953 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
- 08244
Somers Point (08244)
$70,255 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08244 ranks #9 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 | 2.0 mi |
| 08403 | Longport, NJ | 997 | 2.8 mi |
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ | 11,701 | 3.5 mi |
| 08225 | Northfield, NJ | 8,659 | 4.0 mi |
| 08402 | Margate City, NJ | 6,354 | 4.4 mi |
| 08234 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 42,532 | 5.1 mi |
| 08223 | Marmora, NJ | 4,125 | 5.0 mi |
| 08406 | Ventnor City, NJ | 10,650 | 5.8 mi |
| 08232 | Pleasantville, NJ | 19,292 | 6.2 mi |
| 08248 | Strathmere, NJ | 158 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08244, 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 (10,849 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 08244 in?
ZIP code 08244 (Somers Point) 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 08244?
ZIP code 08244 in Somers Point, NJ has a population of 10,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08244?
The median household income in ZIP 08244 is $70,255, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08244?
The median home value in ZIP 08244 is $310,400, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08244?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08244 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08244?
ZIP code 08244 has 360 business establishments employing approximately 5,312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08244?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08244 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Accommodation and food services (61), Retail trade (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08244?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08244 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 08244?
In ZIP code 08244, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 08244?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08244 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 08244?
In ZIP code 08244, approximately 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08244?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08244 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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