08226 ZIP Code – Ocean City, New Jersey
Located in Ocean City, New Jersey, ZIP code 08226 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Cape May County with a population of approximately 11,260 residents. The median household income is $98,576 — near the New Jersey average and above the national average. At $664,100, median home values run well above the national average, with 72.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,404 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 32% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the U.S. average. 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 57.3, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08223, 08244, 08403.
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ZIP 08226 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08226 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $98k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $664k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,404 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.3 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 54.7% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08223 – Marmora
- 08244 – Somers Point
- 08403 – Longport
- 08221 – Linwood
- 08248 – Strathmere
- 08402 – Margate City
- 08230 – Ocean View
- 08225 – Northfield
- 08406 – Ventnor City
- 08234 – Egg Harbor Township
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08223 | MARMORA | 4,230 | $98,125 |
| 08244 | SOMERS POINT | 10,631 | $67,300 |
| 08403 | LONGPORT | 946 | $108,750 |
| 08221 | LINWOOD | 6,952 | $133,487 |
| 08248 | STRATHMERE | 121 | $102,162 |