City

Somers Point, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Atlantic County  ·  New Jersey

👥10,611Population
💰$67,500Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$278,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Hispanic: 15.5%Black: 9%Asian: 4.3%Other: 0.9%Race
White70.2%
Hispanic15.5%
Black9.0%
Asian4.3%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma99 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,469 (33.8%)
Some College658 (9%)
Associates1,058 (14.5%)
Bachelors737 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,287 (31.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 9%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College9.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.1%Renter: 49.9%Tenure
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$278,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,266/mo
Total Housing Units5,898
Vacant Units1,038

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Somers Point, NJ

Somers Point is a city in New Jersey, located in Atlantic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,611 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Somers Point is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,500 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Somers Point is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,266 per month.

The population of Somers Point is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.19%).

Somers Point, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Somers Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08244 10,611 $67,500 $278,500 $1,266 9.4% 41.4% 50.1%