08212 ZIP Code — Cape May Point, NJ
Cape May County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08212 is located in Cape May Point, New Jersey, within Cape May County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
155
population
0.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08212
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cape May Point | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 155 |
| Population density | 517 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9369 |
| Longitude | -74.9658 |
| 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 | 22.6% | 34.9% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 50.5% | 31.1% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 9.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
155
Population
517
People per sq mi
71.3
Median age
$82,679
Median household income
$69,308
Per capita income
$984,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
676
Housing units
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
55–59
5
11
60–64
18
23
65–74
36
10
75–84
16
13
85+
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 155 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 118 | 76.1% |
| Median age | 71.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.2%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 94.2% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.6% | 34.9% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 50.5% | 31.1% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 9.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
1.2%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
8.2%
$75k–$100k
42.4%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$200k+
17.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 42.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $200k+ | 17.6% |
| Median income | $82,679 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
2.4%
$300k–$500k
3.5%
$500k–$1M
47.1%
$1M+
47.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $984,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 87.4% |
| Single-family detached | 90.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 2.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.4% |
| Electricity | 10.6% |
| Fuel oil | 24.7% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 29 | 34.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 45 | 52.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 72 | 84.7% |
| Average household size | 1.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 27.4% |
| Married | 53.3% | 30.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 35.8% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 6.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
11.6%
Some college, no degree
7.1%
Associate's degree
14.2%
Bachelor's degree
30.3%
Graduate / professional
36.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 67.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
37.0%
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.2%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Professional & management
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 82.6% |
| Service | 6.5% |
| Sales & office | 6.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 19.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 15.2% |
| Work from home | 32.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
16.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 85.9% |
| Retirement income | 71.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart disease | 11.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 36.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 14.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.4% |
| Binge drinking | 10.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.3% |
| Depression | 14.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 9.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 6.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 86.1% |
| Visited dentist | 76.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.8% |
| Public insurance | 76.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 155 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 143 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 143 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 61 | 39.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 75.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 47 | 30.3% |
| Italian | 43 | 27.7% |
| English | 11 | 7.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2 | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.8% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08212
What city is ZIP code 08212 in?
ZIP code 08212 is primarily assigned to Cape May Point, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08212 in?
ZIP code 08212 falls within Cape May County, New Jersey.
Does ZIP code 08212 have an older population?
76% of residents in ZIP code 08212 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 08212 have a large retiree population?
86% of households in ZIP code 08212 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08212?
67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08212?
17% of residents in ZIP code 08212 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 08212 in?
ZIP code 08212 observes the EST timezone.