08242 ZIP Code
Rio Grande, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08242 |
| City/Town: | Rio Grande |
| County: | Cape May |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 3,726 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,853 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,834 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,123 |
| Median Home Value: | $314,700 |
| Land Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0174, -74.8869 |
Population Information (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,726 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,799 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,927 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 116 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 177 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 260 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 123 | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 146 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 247 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 498 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 561 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 165 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 321 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 805 | 21.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 263 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 44 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $314,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,704 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,123 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,754 | 82.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 369 | 17.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,296 | 73.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 458 | 26.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,904 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 93 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 264 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 993 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 664 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 131 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 309 | 10.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 450 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,853 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,341 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,834 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,626 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,333 | 82.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 293 | 18.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,446 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 767 | 57.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 479 | 35.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 87 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,554 | 68.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 320 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 24 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 457 | 12.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 371 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 646 | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 807 | 21.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 161 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 573 | 15.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 34 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 38 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 124 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 172 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 218 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 209 | 11.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 458 | 26.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 302 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 70 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 129 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,008 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 49 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 90 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 49 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 268 | 20.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 11 | 0.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 117 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 34 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 20 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 33 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 169 | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 137 | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 213 | 16.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 57 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 274 | 20.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.7% | 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 (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,271 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,111 | 56.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,463 | 66.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 455 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,239 | 70.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 938 | 53.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 753 | 42.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 259 | 14.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 56 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 186 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,074 | 50.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 509 | 24.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 49 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 21 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 470 | 22.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 433 | 20.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 520 | 24.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 51 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 211 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 480 | 22.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 203 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 105 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 56 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 12 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 55 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 610 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,187 | 55.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 200 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 71 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,368 | 78.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 220 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 149 | 8.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 115 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 692 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 687 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 260 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 54 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 52 | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 74 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 376 | 29.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 663 | 51.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 42 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,022 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $903 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,704 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.73 | 2.38 |
Households (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,754 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 742 | 42.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 199 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 254 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 639 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 299 | 17.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 787 | 44.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.65 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,638 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 545 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 895 | 54.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 75 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 67 | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 272 | 16.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 608 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 80 | 13.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 332 | 54.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 148 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 48 | 7.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,050 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 403 | 13.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,726 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 943 | 25.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 111 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 523 | 55.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 309 | 32.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,516 | 94.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 210 | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 53 | 25.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 157 | 74.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 157 | 74.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,538 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 341 | 9.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 188 | 55.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 188 | 55.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 188 | 55.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 5.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 123 | 36.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,610 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,086 | 85.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 524 | 14.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 450 | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 27 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 24 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,754 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,646 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Rio Grande, NJ08242