City

Wildwood, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Cape May County  ·  New Jersey

👥12,913Population
💰$71,549Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂59.1Median Age
🏠$441,300Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.6%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White77.6%
Hispanic14.4%
Black3.3%
Asian0.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma137 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,968 (39.4%)
Some College1,090 (10.8%)
Associates1,146 (11.4%)
Bachelors875 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree2,863 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College10.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,549 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$441,300 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,182/mo
Total Housing Units23,076
Vacant Units16,125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Wildwood, NJ

Wildwood is a city in New Jersey, located in Cape May County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,913 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.1 years.

Economically, Wildwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,549 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wildwood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $441,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,182 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wildwood is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wildwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08260 12,913 $71,549 $441,300 $1,182 8.3% 37.1% 64.0%