08204 ZIP Code
Cape May, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08204 |
| City/Town: | Cape May |
| County: | Cape May |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,392 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,624 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,592 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,902 |
| Median Home Value: | $345,900 |
| Land Area: | 20.5 sq miles
53.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9717, -74.9161 |
Population Information (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,392 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,723 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,669 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 834 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,008 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 870 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 879 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 912 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,055 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,749 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,552 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,011 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,913 | 11.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,680 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,380 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 549 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $345,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,180 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,902 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,787 | 60.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 5,115 | 39.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,059 | 77.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,728 | 22.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,889 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 275 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 433 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,964 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,605 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 988 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,296 | 25.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,328 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,624 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,035 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,113 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,592 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,596 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,525 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 443 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,923 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,390 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,494 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 607 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,540 | 89.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 265 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 149 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 461 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 965 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 757 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,199 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 368 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 437 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 394 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08204 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 313 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 327 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 466 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 786 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 637 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,282 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,014 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,493 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 704 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 765 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08204 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,593 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,059 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 61 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 427 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 414 | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 381 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08204 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 789 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 100 | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 99 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 809 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 167 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 481 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 705 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,754 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,682 | 22.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 251 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 541 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,608 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,771 | 67.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,190 | 41.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,020 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08204 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,266 | 67.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,709 | 47.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,723 | 35.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 435 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 69 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 404 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08204 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,543 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,582 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 288 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 300 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 159 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 223 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 492 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 315 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08204 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 401 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 974 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,420 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,143 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,705 | 21.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,426 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,652 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 357 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,786 | 13.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08204 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 148 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 828 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,384 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,313 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,425 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 804 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08204 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,594 | 71.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 150 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,771 | 22.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 139 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08204 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 474 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,854 | 36.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,125 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,334 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08204 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 212 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 42 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 89 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 325 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,800 | 29.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,996 | 32.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,277 | 21.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 318 | 5.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,930 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $816 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,180 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,787 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,808 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,368 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,421 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,234 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,949 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,385 | 43.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08204 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,299 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,159 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,149 | 56.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 429 | 5.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 512 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,314 | 18.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08204 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,254 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 193 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 286 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,375 | 42.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 779 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 621 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,500 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,229 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,628 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,352 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 161 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 882 | 37.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,309 | 55.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08204 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,128 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,098 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 703 | 33.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,362 | 64.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,049 | 50.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,231 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 389 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,161 | 298.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,161 | 298.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,161 | 298.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 298 | 76.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 343 | 88.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 306 | 78.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 75 | 19.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08204 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,558 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,895 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,663 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 675 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 429 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 147 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 412 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08204 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,787 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,441 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Cape May, NJ08204