City

Avalon, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Cape May County  ·  New Jersey

👥1,636Population
💰$142,500Median HH Income▲ 87% above avg
🎂63.8Median Age
🏠$1,566,700Median Home Value▲ 462% above avg
🎓75.3%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.1%
Asian1.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
8%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads75.3% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate169 (12.6%)
Some College102 (7.6%)
Associates59 (4.4%)
Bachelors96 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree911 (68.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 12.6%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 4.4%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 68.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad12.6%
Some College7.6%
Associates4.4%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate68.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95%Renter: 5%Tenure
Owner95.0%
Renter5.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,500 ▲ 87% above avg
Median Home Value$1,566,700 ▲ 462% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,615/mo
Total Housing Units5,668
Vacant Units4,824

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Avalon, NJ

Avalon is a city in New Jersey, located in Cape May County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,636 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.8 years.

Economically, Avalon is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,500 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Avalon is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,566,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,615 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Avalon is highly educated. 75.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

Avalon, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Avalon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08202 1,636 $142,500 $1,566,700 $1,615 2.1% 75.3% 95.0%