08201 ZIP Code — Absecon, NJ
Atlantic County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08201 is located in Absecon, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 5.71 square miles and serves a population of 10,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08201
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($67,100) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,078
population
5.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08201 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08201
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Absecon | Acceptable |
| Absecon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08232 Pleasantville (1.8 mi)
08401 Atlantic City (4.2 mi)
08225 Northfield (4.6 mi)
08205 Absecon (5.4 mi)
08405 Atlantic City (5.6 mi)
08221 Linwood (6.3 mi)
08203 Brigantine (6.8 mi)
08241 Port Republic (7.9 mi)
08244 Somers Point (8.6 mi)
08215 Egg Harbor City (11.6 mi)
08226 Ocean City (12.5 mi)
08330 Mays Landing (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,078 |
| Population density | 1,765 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.75 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4178 |
| Longitude | -74.5030 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 609 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 41.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 27.6% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 23.8% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 7.3% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,078
Population
1,765
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$67,100
Median household income
$39,166
Per capita income
$224,900
Median home value
$1,699
Median monthly rent
64.6%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
2,832
Housing units
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
374
Under 5
376
351
5–9
353
214
10–14
215
215
15–19
217
240
20–24
241
931
25–34
937
590
35–44
594
285
45–54
286
491
55–59
494
403
60–64
406
504
65–74
508
294
75–84
296
131
85+
132
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,196 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,882 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,865 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.7%
Two or more races
11.7%
Hispanic or Latino
9.5%
Black or African American
8.3%
Asian
4.3%
Other race
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,986 | 62.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,305 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,057 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 921 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 477 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 286 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 41.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 27.6% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 23.8% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 7.3% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
23.1%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $67,100 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
39.2%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,699 |
| Owner occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter occupied | 35.4% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.2% |
| Electricity | 12.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,850 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 324 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 791 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,121 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,165 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,165 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 31.7% |
| Married | 46.6% | 46.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 277 | 12.1% |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 894 | 38.9% |
| High school | 314 | 13.7% |
| College / grad school | 719 | 31.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.7%
Professional & management
12.9%
Retail trade
11.8%
Public administration
6.3%
Other services
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Construction
2.0%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 26.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.9% |
| Government | 22.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
49.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 551 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,328 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 415 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 228 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 77 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,018 | 89.5% |
| Born in same state | 8,848 | 87.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,303 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 170 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,060 | 10.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 766 | 72.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,228 | 22.1% |
| French | 899 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 241 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 59 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 53 | 0.5% |
| English | 49 | 0.5% |
| German | 24 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08201
What city is ZIP code 08201 in?
ZIP code 08201 is primarily assigned to Absecon, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08201 in?
ZIP code 08201 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08201?
ZIP code 08201 has an estimated population of 10,078 residents, with a density of 1,765 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08201?
The median home value in ZIP code 08201 is $224,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08201?
The median household income in ZIP code 08201 is $67,100, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08201 in?
ZIP code 08201 observes the EST timezone.