Strathmere, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08248
Cape May County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 158
- 110/sq mi High-density area
- $108,953
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,089,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Strathmere pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 110
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08248 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08248 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Strathmere, Cape May County, New Jersey, home to just 158 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08248 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,953 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,320. Unemployment is 30.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,089,300 (111% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 92.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cape May County, so 08248 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 →
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 08248, Strathmere, 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
158
Population
1.4
Area (sq mi)
110
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08248?
53.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$108,953
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$62,320
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
30.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 08248 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Strathmere, 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)
$108,953 46th percentile higher than 46% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
508housing units
508
Total Housing Units
127
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,089,300
Median Home Value
+111% vs state ZIP avg
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 08248, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,171,000.
8
Businesses
97
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 62.5% |
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 08248 vs 08230 →
ZIP 08248 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08226
Ocean City (08226)
11,701 residents
- 08244
Somers Point (08244)
10,849 residents
- 08270
Woodbine (08270)
8,492 residents
- 08221
Linwood (08221)
7,092 residents
- 08230
Ocean View (08230)
5,599 residents
- 08223 4,125
Marmora (08223)
4,125 residents
- 08243 2,114
Sea Isle City (08243)
2,114 residents
- 08202 1,444
Avalon (08202)
1,444 residents
- 08403 997
Longport (08403)
997 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08248 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08248 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
- 08202
Avalon (08202)
$146,071 median income
- 08230
Ocean View (08230)
$115,152 median income
- 08403
Longport (08403)
$110,625 median income
- 08248
Strathmere (08248)
$108,953 median income
- 08243
Sea Isle City (08243)
$108,359 median income
- 08223
Marmora (08223)
$107,131 median income
- 08226
Ocean City (08226)
$101,782 median income
- 08270
Woodbine (08270)
$99,592 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08248 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08230 | Ocean View, NJ | 5,599 | 3.3 mi |
| 08223 | Marmora, NJ | 4,125 | 5.2 mi |
| 08243 | Sea Isle City, NJ | 2,114 | 3.6 mi |
| 08246 | South Seaville, NJ | 92 | 5.7 mi |
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ | 11,701 | 6.0 mi |
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ | 1,444 | 7.8 mi |
| 08244 | Somers Point, NJ | 10,849 | 9.3 mi |
| 08270 | Woodbine, NJ | 8,492 | 9.0 mi |
| 08221 | Linwood, NJ | 7,092 | 11.3 mi |
| 08403 | Longport, NJ | 997 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08248, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 08248 in?
ZIP code 08248 (Strathmere) is located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Cape May County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cape-may-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08248?
ZIP code 08248 in Strathmere, NJ has a population of 158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08248?
The median household income in ZIP 08248 is $108,953, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08248?
The median home value in ZIP 08248 is $1,089,300, which is 292% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08248?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08248 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08248?
ZIP code 08248 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08248?
In ZIP code 08248, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08248?
In ZIP code 08248, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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