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Wildwood, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08260

Cape May County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,661
328/sq mi
$79,699
Median income
$469,400
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wildwood pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
328
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08260 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey, home to 13,661 residents across 41.7 square miles, a density of 328 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,699 (35% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,603. Poverty here runs at 9.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $469,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cape May County, letting you compare 08260 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 08260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wildwood, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08260.

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 08260, Wildwood, 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

13,661

Population

41.7

Area (sq mi)

328

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08260?

60.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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?

$79,699

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$58,603

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08260 ranks nationally

Wildwood, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,699 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

23,064

Total Housing Units

7,101

Occupied Units

15,963

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$469,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,072

Median Rent

1975

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

+14.5%

YoY Change (2024)

516

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+416%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08260 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +416% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 274
2021 +14.3% 313
2022 +25.2% 392
2023 +14.7% 450
2024 +14.5% 516

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 740 business establishments in ZIP 08260, employing approximately 3,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,694,000.

740

Businesses

3,099

Employees

$216.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 314 42.4%
Retail trade 98 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 73 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 6.3%
Construction 45 6.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 37 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 4.3%
Finance and insurance 18 2.4%
Wholesale trade 13 1.8%
Manufacturing 11 1.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 1.5%
Educational services 4 0.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.4%

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 08260 vs 08242 →

ZIP 08260 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 08260 ranks #3 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 08260 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 08260 ranks #8 of 8 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
08242 Rio Grande, NJ 3,216 3.1 mi
08204 Cape May, NJ 18,557 4.6 mi
08247 Stone Harbor, NJ 925 4.8 mi
08251 Villas, NJ 10,364 5.2 mi
08210 Cape May Court House, NJ 17,167 8.4 mi
08212 Cape May Point, NJ 294 7.5 mi
08202 Avalon, NJ 1,444 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cape May County

08204 standard
Cape May, NJ
Pop: 18,557
08210 standard
Cape May Court House, NJ
Pop: 17,167
08226 standard
Ocean City, NJ
Pop: 11,701
08251 standard
Villas, NJ
Pop: 10,364
08270 standard
Woodbine, NJ
Pop: 8,492
08230 standard
Ocean View, NJ
Pop: 5,599

Related Areas

Cape May County Wildwood, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08260 in? ▼
ZIP code 08260 (Wildwood) 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 08260? ▼
ZIP code 08260 in Wildwood, NJ has a population of 13,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08260 is $79,699, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08260 is $469,400, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08260 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08260? ▼
ZIP code 08260 has 740 business establishments employing approximately 3,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08260? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08260 are: Accommodation and food services (314), Retail trade (98), Other services (except public administration) (73). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08260? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08260 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 416%. 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 08260? ▼
In ZIP code 08260, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 08260? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08260 is 21.9 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 08260? ▼
In ZIP code 08260, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08260 is 9.3% 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.