Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 68% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,801 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 60,455 (34%) |
| Some College | 19,289 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 22,139 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 13,891 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 58,361 (32.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,031 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $272,611 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,422/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 131,875 |
| Vacant Units | 23,404 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Atlantic County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 32 ZIP codes spanning 29 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 273,651 residents. With a median age of 42.57, it is a middle-aged county.
Atlantic County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,031 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.2%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Atlantic County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $272,611 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,421. Homeownership rates are high at 68.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Atlantic County are majority White (54.49%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Atlantic County, NJ is a middle-income area in New Jersey. The 32 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08201 | Absecon | 10,067 | $72,120 | $237,100 | $1,818 | 5.9% | 43.9% |
| 08205 | Absecon | 28,236 | $88,636 | $263,300 | $1,527 | 5.9% | 46.5% |
| 08401 | Atlantic City | 38,744 | $36,375 | $189,600 | $1,086 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
| 08203 | Brigantine | 7,702 | $88,906 | $485,000 | $1,499 | 5.6% | 52.1% |
| 08310 | Buena | 1,236 | $46,188 | — | $1,075 | 4.2% | 20.2% |
| 08317 | Dorothy | 1,292 | $103,945 | $301,400 | — | 13.5% | 39.1% |
| 08215 | Egg Harbor City | 13,921 | $84,630 | $266,500 | $1,525 | 6.2% | 32.1% |
| 08234 | Egg Harbor Township | 46,856 | $96,604 | $285,700 | $1,466 | 7.9% | 42.4% |
| 08319 | Estell Manor | 1,269 | $115,294 | $293,100 | — | 3.8% | 47.1% |
| 08037 | Hammonton | 23,385 | $83,762 | $307,700 | $1,297 | 6.5% | 38.1% |
| 08326 | Landisville | 1,430 | $74,891 | $244,900 | $1,490 | 10.5% | 34.2% |
| 08221 | Linwood | 6,954 | $135,904 | $351,100 | $2,070 | 7.2% | 68.9% |
| 08403 | Longport | 1,012 | $103,295 | $1,040,300 | $2,554 | 8.1% | 59.7% |
| 08402 | Margate City | 5,260 | $114,417 | $645,200 | $1,368 | 3.2% | 68.3% |
| 08330 | Mays Landing | 30,009 | $82,981 | $230,700 | $1,576 | 9.6% | 39.9% |
| 08340 | Milmay | 876 | $72,813 | $242,800 | $1,247 | 14.4% | 34.9% |
| 08341 | Minotola | 2,002 | $68,462 | $207,100 | $948 | 18.6% | 26.1% |
| 08346 | Newtonville | 444 | $79,464 | $221,900 | — | 7.9% | 32.1% |
| 08225 | Northfield | 8,427 | $104,042 | $275,900 | $1,554 | 2.8% | 59.5% |
| 08232 | Pleasantville | 20,200 | $52,476 | $179,900 | $1,210 | 8.9% | 17.3% |
| 08241 | Port Republic | 1,047 | $130,417 | $412,500 | $2,104 | 7.9% | 55.0% |
| 08350 | Richland | 859 | $152,525 | $235,600 | — | 9.0% | 24.5% |
| 08244 | Somers Point | 10,611 | $67,500 | $278,500 | $1,266 | 9.4% | 41.4% |
| 08406 | Ventnor City | 8,962 | $75,034 | $345,300 | $1,460 | 6.8% | 44.7% |