08234 ZIP Code
Egg Harbor Township, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08234 |
| City/Town: | Egg Harbor Township |
| County: | Atlantic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,462 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,681 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,783 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,234 |
| Median Home Value: | $266,500 |
| Land Area: | 60.7 sq miles
157.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3884, -74.6207 |
Population Information (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,462 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,977 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,485 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,841 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,634 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,067 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,173 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,252 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,546 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,617 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,662 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,376 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,227 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,950 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,722 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 395 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $266,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,519 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,234 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,186 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,048 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,503 | 83.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,683 | 16.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,495 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 967 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,510 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,518 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,718 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,714 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,898 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,170 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08234 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,681 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,354 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,779 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,783 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,383 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,205 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,994 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,038 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,516 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,547 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,142 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,980 | 58.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,620 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 196 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,029 | 13.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,540 | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,068 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,227 | 13.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,548 | 16.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,569 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,030 | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,921 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08234 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 368 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 297 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 598 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,280 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,405 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,729 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,186 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,521 | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,747 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,055 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08234 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,764 | 76.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,199 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 217 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 257 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,000 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08234 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,512 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 834 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 404 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,303 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,077 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 294 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,665 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,053 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,213 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,479 | 19.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,061 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,310 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,382 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,721 | 70.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,625 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,879 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08234 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,268 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,693 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,489 | 27.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 710 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 356 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,333 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08234 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,697 | 73.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 708 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 383 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 437 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 361 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 279 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 483 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,875 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08234 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 92 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,329 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,986 | 28.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,879 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,346 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,278 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,195 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 518 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 487 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,124 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08234 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 449 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,270 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,677 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,095 | 29.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 688 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08234 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,790 | 79.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 611 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,603 | 9.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 954 | 5.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 99 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08234 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 584 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,769 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,859 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,974 | 24.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08234 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 738 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 800 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 654 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,538 | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,703 | 34.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,394 | 32.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 636 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08234 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,251 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $902 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,519 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.38 |
Households (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,186 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,523 | 58.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,843 | 23.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,307 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,288 | 20.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,170 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,036 | 31.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08234 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,039 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,153 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,142 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 500 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,098 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,459 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08234 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,658 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 764 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 876 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,154 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,553 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,311 | 19.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,945 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,215 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,261 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,292 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 509 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,806 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,977 | 37.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08234 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,792 | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,137 | 6.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,566 | 49.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,517 | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 589 | 18.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08234 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,703 | 83.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,335 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,759 | 581.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,759 | 581.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,759 | 581.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,035 | 77.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 369 | 27.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,266 | 169.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08234 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,621 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,416 | 72.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,205 | 28.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,033 | 11.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,789 | 8.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,182 | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 201 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08234 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,186 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,753 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Egg Harbor Township, NJ08234