| ZIP Code | 08203 |
|---|---|
| City | Brigantine |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Atlantic County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Latitude | 39.421713 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.392873 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.2 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 52.1% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,349 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 611 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 883 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 350 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,871 (46.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,906 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $485,000 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,499/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,340 |
| Vacant Units | 5,386 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,340 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5,386 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 08203 is located in Brigantine, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. With a population of 7,702, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.2 years. Economically, 08203 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,906 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08203 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $485,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,499 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 08203 is primarily White (84.76%). Residents are well-educated — 52.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08203 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 08203 in Brigantine, NJ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,702 residents, a median household income of $88,906, and a median home value of $485,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.