| ZIP Code | 08247 |
|---|---|
| City | Stone Harbor |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 4 ft |
| Latitude | 39.048975 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.786219 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 74.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 121 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 22 (2.8%) |
| Associates | 58 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 39 (5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 535 (69%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,929 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,773,800 ▲ 536% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,588/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,290 |
| Vacant Units | 2,770 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,290 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,770 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
ZIP code 08247 is located in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, within Cape May County. With a population of 936, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66 years. Economically, 08247 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,929 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08247 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,773,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,588 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 08247 is primarily White (97.65%). Residents are highly educated — 74.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08247 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 08247 in Stone Harbor, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 936 residents, a median household income of $133,929, and a median home value of $1,773,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.