08226 ZIP Code
Ocean City, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08226 |
| City/Town: | Ocean City |
| County: | Cape May |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,260 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,576 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,926 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,831 |
| Median Home Value: | $664,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2638, -74.6078 |
Population Information (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,260 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,108 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,152 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 56.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 206 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 399 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 530 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 759 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 395 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 890 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 711 | 6.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,483 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 883 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,183 | 10.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,055 | 18.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,246 | 11.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 520 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $664,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,404 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,831 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,521 | 26.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 15,310 | 73.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,980 | 72.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,541 | 27.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,971 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 149 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 200 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,040 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,137 | 12.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 519 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,827 | 31.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,099 | 23.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,576 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,849 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $135,343 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,926 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,282 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,131 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 151 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,625 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,860 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 973 | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 280 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,679 | 86.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 352 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 33 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 848 | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 348 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,011 | 9.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 944 | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 693 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 212 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 181 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 152 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 392 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 383 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 449 | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 683 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 541 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 928 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 636 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,176 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,475 | 67.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 364 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 29 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 369 | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 169 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 702 | 13.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 303 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 297 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 466 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 201 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 467 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 600 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,445 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 685 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 181 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 290 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 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 (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,624 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,532 | 75.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,652 | 41.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 508 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,640 | 65.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,648 | 48.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,173 | 39.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 136 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 29 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 219 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,127 | 29.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9,025 | 43.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,596 | 12.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 700 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 521 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 508 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,339 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 146 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,737 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,370 | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,447 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,740 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,597 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,550 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,197 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 696 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,351 | 16.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 293 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,171 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,742 | 13.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,145 | 43.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,755 | 27.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,725 | 8.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,759 | 68.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,575 | 28.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 56 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 464 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,280 | 41.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,084 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 693 | 12.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 35 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 10 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 220 | 5.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 817 | 20.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,983 | 49.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 859 | 21.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,933 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,054 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,404 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,521 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,793 | 50.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 675 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 954 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,609 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 952 | 17.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,710 | 49.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.66 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,659 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,147 | 24.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,013 | 64.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 209 | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,003 | 21.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,046 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 22 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 834 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 661 | 32.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 469 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,530 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 835 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,132 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,477 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 43 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 410 | 27.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,024 | 69.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,639 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,602 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 415 | 25.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,170 | 73.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 504 | 31.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,754 | 95.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 168 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 506 | 301.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 506 | 301.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 506 | 301.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 186 | 110.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 4.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 291 | 173.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,054 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,986 | 90.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,068 | 9.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 704 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 339 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,521 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,233 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Ocean City, NJ08226