08205 ZIP Code — Absecon, NJ

Atlantic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08205 is located in Absecon, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 42.09 square miles and serves a population of 28,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.

About ZIP code 08205

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 $247,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,247. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08205 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,491

population

42.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08205 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08205

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Absecon	Acceptable
Absecon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08241 Port Republic (3 mi) 08201 Absecon (5.4 mi) 08203 Brigantine (6.8 mi) 08232 Pleasantville (7.2 mi) 08401 Atlantic City (7.9 mi) 08405 Atlantic City (8.5 mi) 08215 Egg Harbor City (9.3 mi) 08225 Northfield (10 mi) 08087 Tuckerton (10 mi) 08221 Linwood (11.7 mi) 08244 Somers Point (14 mi) 08330 Mays Landing (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,491
Population density	677 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	42.09 sq mi
Water area	9.37 sq mi
Latitude	39.4860
Longitude	-74.4537
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	32.3%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.6%	7.3%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

28,491

Population

677

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$83,247

Median household income

$40,261

Per capita income

$247,400

Median home value

$1,509

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

9,593

Housing units

33.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

395

Under 5

413

622

5–9

652

1,075

10–14

1,125

798

15–19

836

893

20–24

935

2,077

25–34

2,174

1,393

35–44

1,459

1,786

45–54

1,871

1,042

55–59

1,091

947

60–64

992

1,508

65–74

1,579

935

75–84

980

446

85+

467

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,377	18.9%
18 and over	23,114	81.1%
65 and over	5,915	20.8%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Two or more races 9.5%

Asian 8%

Other race 7.1%

Black or African American 6.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,272	56.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3,849	11.9%
Two or more races	3,087	9.5%
Asian	2,592	8%
Other race	2,303	7.1%
Black or African American	2,211	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.6%	7.3%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$83,247

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 39.7%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,400
Median rent / month	$1,509
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	64.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	33.5%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.6%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,445	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,025	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,692	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,906	26.3%
Households with children under 18	2,782	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,008	36.2%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	31.1%
Married	52.8%	46.0%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	2.6%	9.9%
Divorced	10.4%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	392	5.7%
Kindergarten	208	3.0%
Elementary school	2,766	40.4%
High school	1,443	21.1%
College / grad school	2,040	29.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.7%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,615	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,683	97.2%
Spanish	2,923	10.6%
Other Indo-European	1,298	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,331	4.8%
Other languages	236	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,811	83.6%
Born in same state	22,932	80.5%
Born in different state	17,055	59.9%
Foreign born	879	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	4,680	16.4%
Not a US citizen	3,150	67.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,249	14.9%
French	1,946	6.8%
Arab	1,034	3.6%
Polish	319	1.1%
English	126	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	102	0.4%
Norwegian	74	0.3%
Irish	63	0.2%
Dutch	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08205

What city is ZIP code 08205 in?

ZIP code 08205 is primarily assigned to Absecon, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08205 in?

ZIP code 08205 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08205 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 08205 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 08205?

ZIP code 08205 has an estimated population of 28,491 residents, with a density of 677 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08205?

The median household income in ZIP code 08205 is $83,247, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08205?

The median home value in ZIP code 08205 is $247,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 08205 in?

ZIP code 08205 observes the EST timezone.