08240 ZIP Code — Pomona, NJ

Atlantic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08240 is located in Pomona, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 2.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,842 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.

About ZIP code 08240

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08240 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,842

population

2.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pomona	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,842
Population density	1,292 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	2.20 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.4704
Longitude	-74.5793
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

2,842

Population

1,292

People per sq mi

20.2

Median age

Median household income

$6,487

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

58.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

464

15–19

796

534

20–24

917

25–34

35–44

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	0.8%
18 and over	2,819	99.2%
65 and over	7	0.2%
Median age	20.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65%

Black or African American 13.5%

Asian 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,959	65%
Black or African American	407	13.5%
Asian	247	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	173	5.7%
Two or more races	132	4.4%
Other race	97	3.2%

Household income

$75k–$100k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	100.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4	100.0%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	98.6%	99.8%
Married	1.1%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.2%
Divorced	0.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 11.5%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 51.9%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	58.8%

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	2,822	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 28.9%

Retail trade 21.8%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 2.9%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.4%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	35.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.2%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	10.9%
Walk	27.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	100.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	16.5%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.8%
Heart disease	0.6%
Stroke	0.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	2.8%
Kidney disease	0.5%
Pulmonary disease	1.2%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.1%
Binge drinking	26.6%
No physical activity	10.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	4.1%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	3.3%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	0.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.7%
Under 18	21.7%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	9.6%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,842	100.0%
Spanish	66	2.3%
Other Indo-European	33	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.4%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,564	90.2%
Born in same state	2,493	87.7%
Born in different state	1,855	65.3%
Foreign born	71	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	278	9.8%
Not a US citizen	114	41.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	494	17.4%
French	76	2.7%
Irish	42	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	1.3%
Polish	12	0.4%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08240

What city is ZIP code 08240 in?

ZIP code 08240 is primarily assigned to Pomona, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08240 in?

ZIP code 08240 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08240 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 08240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08240?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 08240?

ZIP code 08240 has an estimated population of 2,842 residents, with a density of 1,293 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 08240 in?

ZIP code 08240 observes the EST timezone.