08317 ZIP Code — Dorothy, NJ

Atlantic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08317 is located in Dorothy, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 7.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609/640.

About ZIP code 08317

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $281,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,992. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 08317 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,184

population

7.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dorothy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08319 Estell Manor (3.4 mi) 08340 Milmay (4.2 mi) 08330 Mays Landing (6.1 mi) 08350 Richland (7.4 mi) 08270 Woodbine (8.2 mi) 08361 Vineland (9 mi) 08310 Buena (10.3 mi) 08348 Port Elizabeth (10.5 mi) 08360 Vineland (10.8 mi) 08326 Landisville (11.5 mi) 08341 Minotola (11.6 mi) 08346 Newtonville (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,184
Population density	161 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	7.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4015
Longitude	-74.8028
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609/640

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.4%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	9.5%	7.3%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,184

Population

161

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$78,992

Median household income

$43,871

Per capita income

$281,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

18.0%

Unemployment

532

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

206

65–74

147

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	168	14.2%
18 and over	1,016	85.8%
65 and over	467	39.4%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Black or African American 13.1%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	871	70.9%
Black or African American	161	13.1%
Two or more races	151	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	45	3.7%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.4%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	9.5%	7.3%	14.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 29.3%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 33.4%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	29.3%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	33.4%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
Median income	$78,992

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 35.7%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$281,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.3%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.7%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	63.6%
Wood	0.7%
Solar	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	224	39.4%
Female householder, no spouse	77	13.5%
Households with children under 18	85	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	50.1%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	14.1%
Married	42.4%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	7.6%
Divorced	10.3%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	81	36.3%
High school	87	39.0%
College / grad school	55	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.0%

Other services 20.8%

Finance & real estate 17.8%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Public administration 12.5%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Retail trade 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.6%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	1.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	1.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 27.4%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	47.6%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	215	21.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,184	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)	1,060	89.5%
Born in same state	992	83.8%
Born in different state	648	54.7%
Foreign born	68	5.7%
Naturalized citizen	124	10.5%
Not a US citizen	124	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	5.5%
Irish	47	4%
Italian	37	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	1.4%
French	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08317

What city is ZIP code 08317 in?

ZIP code 08317 is primarily assigned to Dorothy, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08317 in?

ZIP code 08317 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08317 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 08317 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 08317 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 08317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 08317 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 08317 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 08317 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 08317 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 08317 in?

ZIP code 08317 observes the EST timezone.