08241 ZIP Code — Port Republic, NJ

Atlantic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08241 is located in Port Republic, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 7.46 square miles and serves a population of 980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.

About ZIP code 08241

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $359,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($128,611) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08241 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

980

population

7.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Republic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08205 Absecon (3 mi) 08215 Egg Harbor City (7.3 mi) 08087 Tuckerton (7.7 mi) 08201 Absecon (7.9 mi) 08203 Brigantine (9.6 mi) 08232 Pleasantville (9.7 mi) 08401 Atlantic City (10.9 mi) 08405 Atlantic City (11.5 mi) 08225 Northfield (12.5 mi) 08092 West Creek (13.1 mi) 08221 Linwood (14 mi) 08330 Mays Landing (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	980
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	7.46 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.5285
Longitude	-74.4644
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	15.2%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	31.2%	7.3%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

980

Population

131

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$128,611

Median household income

$66,869

Per capita income

$359,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.5%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

453

Housing units

35.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	12.3%
18 and over	859	87.7%
65 and over	289	29.5%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	935	95.1%
Two or more races	34	3.5%
Asian	11	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.2%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	31.2%	7.3%	14.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 33.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	33.2%
Median income	$128,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 36.9%

$300k–$500k 31.2%

$500k–$1M 25.5%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$359,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.5%
Renter occupied	2.5%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	27.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	42.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	23.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	29.5%
Wood	3.9%
Solar	3.5%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	48	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	65	15.0%
Households with children under 18	86	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	44.5%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	11.2%
Married	61.9%	65.1%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	8.0%	13.3%
Divorced	7.7%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.2%
Kindergarten	6	5.0%
Elementary school	63	52.5%
High school	27	22.5%
College / grad school	19	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Professional & management 23.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 8.8%

Public administration 7.3%

Other services 6.1%

Information 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.7%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	953	97.2%
Spanish	5	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	873	89.1%
Born in same state	870	88.8%
Born in different state	611	62.3%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	107	10.9%
Not a US citizen	23	21.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	277	28.3%
French	157	16%
Polish	30	3.1%
Dutch	16	1.6%
English	13	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	1.3%
Norwegian	4	0.4%
Irish	3	0.3%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08241

What city is ZIP code 08241 in?

ZIP code 08241 is primarily assigned to Port Republic, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08241 in?

ZIP code 08241 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08241 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 08241 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08241 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 08241 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 08241 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 08241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08241?

The median household income in ZIP code 08241 is $128,611, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08241 in?

ZIP code 08241 observes the EST timezone.