| ZIP Code | 08317 |
|---|---|
| City | Dorothy |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Atlantic County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 55 ft |
| Latitude | 39.400688 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.829634 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 13.5% ▲ 176% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 418 (42.4%) |
| Some College | 104 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 78 (7.9%) |
| Bachelors | 121 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 264 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,945 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $301,400 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 648 |
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 648 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 08317 is located in Dorothy, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. With a population of 1,292, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.8 years. Economically, 08317 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,945 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08317 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $301,400 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 08317 is primarily White (72.21%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08317 stands at 13.5%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 08317 in Dorothy, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,292 residents, a median household income of $103,945, and a median home value of $301,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.