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 Moderate-density area
- $106,696
- Median income Above-median income area
- $326,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,188. Unemployment is 13.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $326,300 (37% below the average New Jersey ZIP); owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atlantic County, so 08317 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08317?
43.3
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$106,696
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$44,188
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 08317 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Dorothy, 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)
$106,696 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
566housing units
566
Total Housing Units
500
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08317 vs 08319 →
ZIP 08317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08330
Mays Landing (08330)
28,167 residents
- 08361
Vineland (08361)
17,352 residents
- 08270 8,492
Woodbine (08270)
8,492 residents
- 08341 2,239
Minotola (08341)
2,239 residents
- 08326 1,761
Landisville (08326)
1,761 residents
- 08310 1,670
Buena (08310)
1,670 residents
- 08317 1,344
Dorothy (08317)
1,344 residents
- 08319 1,253
Estell Manor (08319)
1,253 residents
- 08340 979
Milmay (08340)
979 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08317 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08350
Richland (08350)
$158,271 median income
- 08317
Dorothy (08317)
$106,696 median income
- 08319
Estell Manor (08319)
$100,278 median income
- 08270
Woodbine (08270)
$99,592 median income
- 08361
Vineland (08361)
$99,050 median income
- 08326
Landisville (08326)
$79,583 median income
- 08330
Mays Landing (08330)
$77,167 median income
- 08341
Minotola (08341)
$68,830 median income
- 08340 $62,750
Milmay (08340)
$62,750 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08317, 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 (1,344 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 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.
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