08403 ZIP Code — Longport, NJ

Atlantic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08403 is located in Longport, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 2.11 square miles and serves a population of 946 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609/640.

About ZIP code 08403

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 $981,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($108,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 64% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08403 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

946
population
2.11
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08403 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08403

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City Status
Longport Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 946
Population density 448 / sq mi
State FIPS 34
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 2.11 sq mi
Water area 2.64 sq mi
Latitude 39.3152
Longitude -74.5372
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 26.3% 41.4% 30.2%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 27.6% 26.7%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 23.8% 28.3%
Over $200k 26.9% 7.3% 14.8%

Demographics & statistics

946
Population
448
People per sq mi
65.9
Median age
$108,750
Median household income
$114,187
Per capita income
$981,300
Median home value
$2,229
Median monthly rent
89.9%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
1,548
Housing units
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
16
2
5–9
3
12
10–14
14
15
15–19
18
7
20–24
9
11
25–34
12
12
35–44
15
55
45–54
65
25
55–59
30
53
60–64
62
97
65–74
114
107
75–84
126
24
85+
28
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18889.3%
18 and over85890.7%
65 and over49652.4%
Median age65.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%
Two or more races 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
GroupCount%
White85586.7%
Two or more races636.4%
Hispanic or Latino404.1%
Asian282.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.3% 41.4% 30.2%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 27.6% 26.7%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 23.8% 28.3%
Over $200k 26.9% 7.3% 14.8%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 7.5%
$25k–$35k 2.4%
$35k–$50k 3.2%
$50k–$75k 15.8%
$75k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 18.0%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k+ 27.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k7.5%
$25k–$35k2.4%
$35k–$50k3.2%
$50k–$75k15.8%
$75k–$100k8.7%
$100k–$150k18.0%
$150k–$200k9.7%
$200k+27.3%
Median income$108,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%
$100k–$150k 0.7%
$200k–$300k 2.2%
$300k–$500k 7.9%
$500k–$1M 40.0%
$1M+ 48.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$981,300
Median rent / month$2,229
Owner occupied89.9%
Renter occupied10.1%
Vacant69.0%
Single-family detached71.8%
Large apartment buildings22.8%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)1.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–201911.7%
2000–200911.1%
1990–19995.7%
1980–19896.0%
1970–197925.8%
1960–196911.7%
1950–195914.3%
1940–19497.4%
1939 or earlier5.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.3%
1 bedroom6.0%
2 bedrooms16.1%
3 bedrooms22.1%
4 bedrooms28.2%
5+ bedrooms22.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.5%
1 vehicle40.4%
2 vehicles41.4%
3 or more12.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas85.7%
Electricity13.7%
Fuel oil0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26954.3%
Cohabiting couple193.8%
Male householder, no spouse6212.5%
Female householder, no spouse14529.3%
Households with children under 185310.7%
Households with seniors (65+)32465.5%
Average household size1.91

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.1%17.3%
Married71.3%58.0%
Separated1.0%0.0%
Widowed6.5%14.7%
Divorced8.1%10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 0.8%
HS graduate 24.2%
Some college, no degree 14.0%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 26.8%
Graduate / professional 25.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.8%
Bachelor's or higher52.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool44.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2222.7%
High school4243.3%
College / grad school2929.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%
Professional & management 19.1%
Finance & real estate 15.2%
Construction 6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%
Public administration 5.5%
Retail trade 5.2%
Information 3.3%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Other services 1.5%
Manufacturing 1.2%
Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts63.8%
Service9.1%
Sales & office24.0%
Natural resources & construction3.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.8%
Government21.9%
Self-employed6.4%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.9%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit3.5%
Walk4.1%
Work from home19.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.7

Poverty

All people 4.9%
Under 18 years 10.2%
18 and over 4.3%
Married-couple families 1.1%
Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security63.8%
Retirement income40.6%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity26.0%
High blood pressure0.0%
High cholesterol0.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis31.1%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer11.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking9.7%
Binge drinking12.3%
No physical activity16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.0%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health10.7%
Poor mental health10.2%
Poor physical health8.8%
No health insurance7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.9%
Visited dentist76.4%
Cholesterol screening0.0%
Teeth loss6.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans485.6%
Disability%
Any disability15.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.5%
65 and over26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.0%
Public insurance56.3%
No insurance1.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only91696.8%
Spanish101.1%
Other Indo-European101.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)91296.4%
Born in same state89694.7%
Born in different state28730.3%
Foreign born161.7%
Naturalized citizen343.6%
Not a US citizen34100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian27829.4%
French778.1%
Arab707.4%
Irish212.2%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian151.6%
English80.8%
Polish30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access52.3%
Internet access94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08403

What city is ZIP code 08403 in?

ZIP code 08403 is primarily assigned to Longport, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08403 in?

ZIP code 08403 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08403 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 08403 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 08403 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 08403 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 08403 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 08403 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08403?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 08403 in?

ZIP code 08403 observes the EST timezone.

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