| ZIP Code | 08260 |
|---|---|
| City | Wildwood |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 38.998347 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.843302 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.1 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.85 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 70% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,968 (39.4%) |
| Some College | 1,090 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 1,146 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 875 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,863 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,549 ≈ Avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $441,300 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,182/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,076 |
| Vacant Units | 16,125 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,076 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 16,125 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
ZIP code 08260 is located in Wildwood, New Jersey, within Cape May County. With a population of 12,913, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.1 years. Economically, 08260 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,549 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08260 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $441,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,182 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 08260 is primarily White (77.57%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08260 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 08260 in Wildwood, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,913 residents, a median household income of $71,549, and a median home value of $441,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.