City

Absecon, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Atlantic County  ·  New Jersey

👥38,303Population
💰$84,295Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$256,414Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓45.8%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 8.1%Asian: 8.1%Other: 5.8%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic14.1%
Black8.1%
Asian8.1%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads45.8% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma478 (1.8%)
HS Graduate7,885 (30.1%)
Some College2,474 (9.4%)
Associates3,383 (12.9%)
Bachelors2,576 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree9,432 (36%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,295 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$256,413 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,603/mo
Total Housing Units15,946
Vacant Units688

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Absecon, NJ

Absecon is a city in New Jersey, located in Atlantic County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,303 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.49 years.

Economically, Absecon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,295 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Absecon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,413, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,603 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Absecon is well-educated. 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (63.05%).

Absecon, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Absecon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08201 10,067 $72,120 $237,100 $1,818 5.9% 43.9% 63.9%
08205 28,236 $88,636 $263,300 $1,527 5.9% 46.5% 79.9%