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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
$70,255
Median income
$310,400
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $39,867. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.2%. The typical home here is valued at $310,400 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,345 monthly, and 51.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Atlantic County, letting you compare 08244 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08244?

44.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 9.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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

$39,867

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08244 ranks nationally

Somers Point, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,255 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,862

Total Housing Units

4,780

Occupied Units

1,082

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.3%
Renter 48.7%

$310,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08244 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08244 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Atlantic County

08234 standard
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Pop: 42,532
08401 standard
Atlantic City, NJ
Pop: 39,554
08205 standard
Absecon, NJ
Pop: 28,626
08330 standard
Mays Landing, NJ
Pop: 28,167
08037 standard
Hammonton, NJ
Pop: 24,308
08232 standard
Pleasantville, NJ
Pop: 19,292

Related Areas

Atlantic County Somers Point, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.