| ZIP Code | 08201 |
|---|---|
| City | Absecon |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Atlantic County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 39.423563 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.493025 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 43.9% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,115 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 734 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 971 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 737 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,289 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,120 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $237,100 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,818/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,286 |
| Vacant Units | 200 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,286 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 200 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 08201 is located in Absecon, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. With a population of 10,067, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 08201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,120 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08201 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $237,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,818 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 08201 is majority White (64.69%). Residents are well-educated — 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.2%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08201 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 08201 in Absecon, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,067 residents, a median household income of $72,120, and a median home value of $237,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.