US ZIP Code
08240

Pomona, NJ

Atlantic County  ·  New Jersey

● Active
👥 2,812 Population ↑ 17% since 2019
🎂 20.4 Median Age
🎓 73.7% College Grads
▲ 90% above avg
📊 12.6% Unemployment
▲ 158% above avg ↓ 12% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code08240
CityPomona
StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyAtlantic County
Area Code609/640
Elevation68 ft
Latitude39.488059
Longitude-74.533973
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS34001
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 38.9% (1,093) Female 61.1% (1,719) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.7%Hispanic: 10%Black: 13.4%Asian: 9.8%Other: 4.9%Race
White61.7%
Hispanic10.0%
Black13.4%
Asian9.8%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
95%
25–44
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.4 yrs
Avg Household Size1.67
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads73.7% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment12.6% ▲ 158% above avg
HS Graduate16 (14%)
Some College5 (4.4%)
Associates9 (7.9%)
Bachelors15 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree69 (60.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 14%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 60.5%Edu
HS Grad14.0%
Some College4.4%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate60.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
100%

Financials

Total Units3
Avg HH Size1.67

Income Distribution

$75k–100k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
48%
Public Transit
13%
Walked
27%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units3
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.67
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 08240 is in Pomona, NJ, in Atlantic County.
ZIP code 08240 is located in New Jersey (NJ).
ZIP code 08240 is in Atlantic County, NJ.
ZIP 08240 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 08240 is 2,812 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 08240

ZIP code 08240 is located in Pomona, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. With a population of 2,812, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.4 years.

The population of 08240 is majority White (61.74%). Residents are highly educated — 73.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

The unemployment rate in 08240 stands at 12.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 08240 in Pomona, NJ is characterized as highly educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.