| ZIP Code | 08212 |
|---|---|
| City | Cape May Point |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 38.940414 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.964284 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34009 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 70.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.40 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 77.8% ▲ 101% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 16 (10.5%) |
| Some College | 6 (3.9%) |
| Associates | 12 (7.8%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (17.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 92 (60.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,333 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $987,200 ▲ 254% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 655 |
| Vacant Units | 571 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 655 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 571 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.40 |
ZIP code 08212 is located in Cape May Point, New Jersey, within Cape May County. With a population of 155, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 70.9 years. Economically, 08212 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,333 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08212 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $987,200 is more than double the national average. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 08212 is primarily White (76.77%). Residents are highly educated — 77.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 08212 in Cape May Point, NJ is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 155 residents, a median household income of $88,333, and a median home value of $987,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.