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Dorothy, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08317

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

1,344
72/sq mi
$106,696
Median income
$326,300
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dorothy pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08317 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dorothy, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to just 1,344 residents across 18.7 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08317 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,696 (13% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,188. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.9%. Median home value sits at $326,300 (37% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08317 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 08317, Dorothy, 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

1,344

Population

18.7

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08317?

43.3

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
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?

$106,696

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$44,188

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 08317 ranks nationally

Dorothy, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,696 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

What does housing look like?

566

Total Housing Units

500

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$326,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 08317, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,221,000.

13

Businesses

96

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 30.8%
Construction 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08317 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 08317 ranks #7 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 08317 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 08317 ranks #2 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
08319 Estell Manor, NJ 1,253 2.5 mi
08340 Milmay, NJ 979 3.3 mi
08350 Richland, NJ 825 6.6 mi
08330 Mays Landing, NJ 28,167 6.8 mi
08270 Woodbine, NJ 8,492 9.3 mi
08361 Vineland, NJ 17,352 7.7 mi
08310 Buena, NJ 1,670 9.2 mi
08326 Landisville, NJ 1,761 10.7 mi
08348 Port Elizabeth, NJ 275 10.3 mi
08341 Minotola, NJ 2,239 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Atlantic County

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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 Dorothy, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08317 in? ▼
ZIP code 08317 (Dorothy) 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 08317? ▼
ZIP code 08317 in Dorothy, NJ has a population of 1,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08317 is $106,696, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08317 is $326,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08317 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08317? ▼
ZIP code 08317 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08317? ▼
In ZIP code 08317, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 08317? ▼
In ZIP code 08317, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08317 is 13.6% 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.