08244 ZIP Code – Somers Point, New Jersey
08244 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Somers Point, New Jersey, part of Atlantic County with a population of approximately 10,631 residents. The median household income is $67,300 — well below the New Jersey average and near the national average. At $251,200, median home values run near the national average, with 51.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,218 is near the national average. Housing consists of 57% single-family (decreasing), 33% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.4%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is below the U.S. average. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 43.9, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08221, 08226, 08403.
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ZIP 08244 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08244 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $251k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,218 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.2% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08221 – Linwood
- 08226 – Ocean City
- 08403 – Longport
- 08223 – Marmora
- 08225 – Northfield
- 08402 – Margate City
- 08234 – Egg Harbor Township
- 08406 – Ventnor City
- 08232 – Pleasantville
- 08248 – Strathmere
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08221 | LINWOOD | 6,952 | $133,487 |
| 08226 | OCEAN CITY | 11,260 | $98,576 |
| 08403 | LONGPORT | 946 | $108,750 |
| 08223 | MARMORA | 4,230 | $98,125 |
| 08225 | NORTHFIELD | 8,432 | $103,977 |