08205 ZIP Code
Absecon, New Jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08205 |
| City/Town: | Absecon |
| County: | Atlantic |
| State: | New Jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,491 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,247 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,652 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,849 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,400 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4700, -74.5000 |
Population Information (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,491 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,920 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,571 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 808 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,274 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,200 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,634 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,828 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,251 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,852 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,657 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,133 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,939 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,087 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,915 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 913 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,509 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,849 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,068 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 781 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,812 | 79.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,256 | 20.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,747 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 889 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 801 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,231 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,058 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,771 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,347 | 21.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,650 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,247 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,683 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,298 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,652 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,130 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,364 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 749 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,730 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,905 | 75.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,608 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 851 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,272 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,211 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,592 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,303 | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,087 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,849 | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,935 | 17.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 786 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,452 | 8.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 157 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,540 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 172 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 295 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 558 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 578 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,076 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,348 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,712 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,102 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,172 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,055 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,405 | 79.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,853 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 112 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 730 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 966 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 409 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 143 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,675 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 654 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 283 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 783 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,163 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,882 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,118 | 21.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 525 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 763 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.3% | 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 (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,719 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,617 | 72.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,217 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,372 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,630 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,218 | 38.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,318 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 407 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 442 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 862 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,692 | 64.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,554 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 225 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 458 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 896 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 530 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 393 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 64 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 283 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,583 | 21.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,992 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,964 | 33.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,147 | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 656 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 439 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 195 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 577 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 141 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 950 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,918 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,154 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,306 | 19.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 380 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,365 | 84.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 164 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,049 | 9.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 284 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 68 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 75 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 670 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,368 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,665 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,365 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 178 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 394 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 916 | 10.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,295 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,501 | 39.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,172 | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 294 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,003 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $956 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,509 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,068 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,445 | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,629 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,692 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,906 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,782 | 25.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,008 | 36.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,658 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,950 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,152 | 52.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 301 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,217 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,907 | 33.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,849 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 392 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 208 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,766 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,443 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,040 | 29.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,097 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,615 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,091 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,809 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 296 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,657 | 43.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,856 | 48.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,370 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,071 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,068 | 75.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 838 | 20.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 300 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 165 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,811 | 83.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 879 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,680 | 532.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,680 | 532.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,680 | 532.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 986 | 112.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 172 | 19.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,438 | 163.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 62 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,683 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,932 | 72.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,751 | 28.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,755 | 13.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,237 | 11.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 616 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 143 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,068 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,568 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Absecon, NJ08205