| ZIP Code | 08225 |
|---|---|
| City | Northfield |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Atlantic County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 39.35834 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.536312 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,309 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 469 (8%) |
| Associates | 533 (9.1%) |
| Bachelors | 683 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,787 (47.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,042 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,554/mo ↓ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,447 |
| Vacant Units | 148 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,447 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 148 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 08225 is located in Northfield, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. With a population of 8,427, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 08225 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,042 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08225 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,554 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 08225 is primarily White (74.17%). Residents are well-educated — 59.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08225 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 08225 in Northfield, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,427 residents, a median household income of $104,042, and a median home value of $275,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.