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Longport, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08403

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

997
183/sq mi
$110,625
Median income
$1,054,900
Median home value
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Longport pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
183
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08403 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longport, Atlantic County, New Jersey, home to just 997 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 183 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08403 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,625 (9% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $111,492. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. Housing costs here run $1,054,900 for a typical home value (104% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,514 a month; 91.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08403, plus 6 more within Atlantic County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 08403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longport, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08403.

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 08403, Longport, 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

997

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

183

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08403?

64.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$110,625

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$111,492

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08403 ranks nationally

Longport, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,625 Top 13% higher than 87% 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

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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 80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,670

Total Housing Units

536

Occupied Units

1,134

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$1,054,900

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$2,514

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

+17.4%

YoY Change (2021)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08403 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -9.1% 210
2018 -9.5% 190
2019 +17.9% 224
2020 +4.8% 235
2021 +17.4% 276

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 08403, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,288,000.

23

Businesses

72

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 21.7%
Retail trade 3 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

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 08403 vs 08402 →

ZIP 08403 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 08403 ranks #0 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 08403 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 08403 ranks #4 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
08402 Margate City, NJ 6,354 1.7 mi
08225 Northfield, NJ 8,659 3.1 mi
08244 Somers Point, NJ 10,849 2.8 mi
08221 Linwood, NJ 7,092 2.5 mi
08406 Ventnor City, NJ 10,650 3.2 mi
08232 Pleasantville, NJ 19,292 4.9 mi
08226 Ocean City, NJ 11,701 5.0 mi
08401 Atlantic City, NJ 39,554 6.1 mi
08201 Absecon, NJ 10,007 7.5 mi
08234 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 42,532 6.6 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 Longport, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08403 in? ▼
ZIP code 08403 (Longport) 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 08403? ▼
ZIP code 08403 in Longport, NJ has a population of 997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08403 is $110,625, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08403 is $1,054,900, which is 279% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08403 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08403? ▼
ZIP code 08403 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08403 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08403 increased by 17.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 08403? ▼
In ZIP code 08403, 80.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.2% 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 08403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08403 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08403? ▼
In ZIP code 08403, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08403 is 9.0% 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.