ZIP Code 08406
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Ventnor City · Atlantic County · New Jersey
- Population
- 10,650
- Median income
- $69,099
- Median home value
- $363,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.1%
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
2,068/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 58.3
New York
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08406?
58.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
18.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08406 vs 08402 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08402 | Margate City, NJ | 6,354 | 1.5 mi |
| 08401 | Atlantic City, NJ | 39,554 | 2.9 mi |
| 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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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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