ZIP Code 08406

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Ventnor City · Atlantic County · New Jersey

Population
10,650

2,068/sq mi

Median income
$69,099

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$363,000

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.1%

Median age 58.3

Land area
5.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 08406 in Ventnor City, New Jersey has a population of 10,650. The median household income is $69,099, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $363,000, 31% above the US average. 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.2 square miles in Ventnor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 10,650 residents, producing a population density of 2,068 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08406 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08406 sits at $69,099 (43% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,859. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $363,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,406 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Atlantic County, so you can benchmark 08406 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 08406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08406.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08406, Ventnor City, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,650

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

2,068

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08406?

58.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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?

$69,099

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$58,859

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,250

Total Housing Units

4,808

Occupied Units

3,442

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$363,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,406

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

426

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+326%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08406 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 230
2021 +19.7% 275
2022 +19.8% 329
2023 +28.7% 424
2024 +0.7% 426

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 197 business establishments in ZIP 08406, employing approximately 1,034 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,117,000.

197

Businesses

1,034

Employees

$45.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 37 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 16.8%
Construction 31 15.7%
Retail trade 22 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.1%
Finance and insurance 3 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

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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08402 Margate City, NJ 6,354 1.5 mi
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08232 Pleasantville, NJ 19,292 3.3 mi
08225 Northfield, NJ 8,659 3.2 mi
08403 Longport, NJ 997 3.2 mi
08201 Absecon, NJ 10,007 5.3 mi
08221 Linwood, NJ 7,092 4.5 mi
08244 Somers Point, NJ 10,849 5.8 mi
08205 Absecon, NJ 28,626 9.0 mi
08203 Brigantine, NJ 9,454 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08406 in?
ZIP code 08406 (Ventnor City) 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 08406?
ZIP code 08406 in Ventnor City, NJ has a population of 10,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08406?
The median household income in ZIP 08406 is $69,099, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08406?
The median home value in ZIP 08406 is $363,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08406 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08406?
ZIP code 08406 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 1,034 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08406 are: Accommodation and food services (37), Other services (except public administration) (33), Construction (31). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08406 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. 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 08406?
In ZIP code 08406, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 08406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08406 is 26.3 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 08406?
In ZIP code 08406, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08406 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ventnor City, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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