08244 ZIP Code — Somers Point, NJ
Atlantic County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08244 is located in Somers Point, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 4.92 square miles and serves a population of 10,631 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08244
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $67,300. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,631
population
4.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08244 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08244
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Somers Point | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08221 Linwood (2.3 mi)
08225 Northfield (4.2 mi)
08226 Ocean City (4.3 mi)
08223 Marmora (5 mi)
08232 Pleasantville (6.8 mi)
08401 Atlantic City (8.6 mi)
08201 Absecon (8.6 mi)
08405 Atlantic City (9.8 mi)
08230 Ocean View (9.8 mi)
08270 Woodbine (10.5 mi)
08319 Estell Manor (11.9 mi)
08243 Sea Isle City (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,631 |
| Population density | 2,161 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.94 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3157 |
| Longitude | -74.5950 |
| 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 | 40.6% | 41.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 27.6% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 23.8% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 7.3% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,631
Population
2,161
People per sq mi
44.8
Median age
$67,300
Median household income
$39,722
Per capita income
$251,200
Median home value
$1,218
Median monthly rent
51.3%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
3,536
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
393
Under 5
405
165
5–9
170
314
10–14
324
184
15–19
190
386
20–24
399
615
25–34
635
570
35–44
589
740
45–54
763
329
55–59
340
549
60–64
567
557
65–74
574
344
75–84
355
86
85+
88
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,095 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 8,536 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,004 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 44.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.1%
Black or African American
9.6%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,034 | 69.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,117 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 990 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 843 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 424 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 197 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 41.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 27.6% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 23.8% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 7.3% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
10.2%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $67,300 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
46.8%
$300k–$500k
27.8%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,218 |
| Owner occupied | 51.3% |
| Renter occupied | 48.7% |
| Vacant | 18.4% |
| Single-family detached | 53.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.8% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,940 | 40.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 293 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 982 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,576 | 32.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,084 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,518 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 30.2% |
| Married | 48.0% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 269 | 13.1% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 833 | 40.5% |
| High school | 373 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 540 | 26.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
24.1%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
9.2%
Construction
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Other services
2.2%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 27.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
31.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 482 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 26.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.2% |
| Public insurance | 43.2% |
| No insurance | 12.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,833 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 485 | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 254 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 187 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,329 | 87.8% |
| Born in same state | 9,243 | 86.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,069 | 57.1% |
| Foreign born | 86 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,302 | 12.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 573 | 44.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,636 | 24.8% |
| French | 864 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 283 | 2.7% |
| English | 140 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 96 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 51 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 40 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08244
What city is ZIP code 08244 in?
ZIP code 08244 is primarily assigned to Somers Point, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08244 in?
ZIP code 08244 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08244?
ZIP code 08244 has an estimated population of 10,631 residents, with a density of 2,159 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08244?
The median household income in ZIP code 08244 is $67,300, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08244?
The median home value in ZIP code 08244 is $251,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 08244 in?
ZIP code 08244 observes the EST timezone.