08260 ZIP Code – Wildwood, New Jersey
08260 is a ZIP code serving Wildwood, New Jersey in Cape May County with a population of approximately 12,680 residents. At $63,460, the median household income here runs well below the New Jersey average and near the U.S. average. At $416,200, median home values run well above the national average, with 68.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,167 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 56% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing), 23% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 12.2% is near the U.S. average. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 59.1, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08242, 08204, 08247.
ZIP Code 08260 Data
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ZIP 08260 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08260 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $416k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,167 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.1 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.3% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08242 – Rio Grande
- 08204 – Cape May
- 08247 – Stone Harbor
- 08251 – Villas
- 08212 – Cape May Point
- 08202 – Avalon
- 08210 – Cape May Court House
- 08245 – South Dennis
- 08243 – Sea Isle City
- 08246 – South Seaville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08242 | RIO GRANDE | 3,726 | $88,853 |
| 08204 | CAPE MAY | 17,392 | $76,624 |
| 08247 | STONE HARBOR | 977 | $136,250 |
| 08251 | VILLAS | 10,308 | $76,018 |
| 08212 | CAPE MAY POINT | 155 | $82,679 |