08248 ZIP Code — Strathmere, NJ
Cape May County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08248 is located in Strathmere, New Jersey, within Cape May County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609/640.
121
population
0.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08248 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08248
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Strathmere | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 121 |
| Population density | 228 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.89 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1946 |
| Longitude | -74.6616 |
| 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 | 45.0% | 34.9% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 31.1% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 55.0% | 9.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
121
Population
228
People per sq mi
53.8
Median age
$102,162
Median household income
$68,189
Per capita income
$966,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
40.8%
Unemployment
513
Housing units
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
32
45–54
36
7
55–59
8
4
65–74
5
14
75–84
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 121 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 38 | 31.4% |
| Median age | 53.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 34.9% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 31.1% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 55.0% | 9.0% | 14.8% |
$100k–$150k
73.4%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
14.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $100k–$150k | 73.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 14.1% |
| Median income | $102,162 |
Housing
Home values
$500k–$1M
57.8%
$1M+
42.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $966,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 87.5% |
| Single-family detached | 86.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 4.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.8% |
| 3 or more | 12.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.5% |
| Electricity | 12.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 64 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 1.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
42.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
6.6%
Graduate / professional
51.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 57.9% |
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 | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
82.2%
Wholesale trade
17.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 82.2% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 17.8% |
| Government | 82.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 17.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
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 | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 42.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 10.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.6% |
| Visited dentist | 76.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 31.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 121 | 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) | 121 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 121 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 37 | 30.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 54 | 44.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 19 | 15.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08248
What city is ZIP code 08248 in?
ZIP code 08248 is primarily assigned to Strathmere, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08248 in?
ZIP code 08248 falls within Cape May County, New Jersey.
Does ZIP code 08248 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 08248 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08248?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08248?
The median home value in ZIP code 08248 is $966,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 08248?
ZIP code 08248 has an estimated population of 121 residents, with a density of 230 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 08248 in?
ZIP code 08248 observes the EST timezone.