08244 ZIP Code
Somers Point, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08244 |
| City/Town: | Somers Point |
| County: | Atlantic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,631 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,300 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,236 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,870 |
| Median Home Value: | $251,200 |
| Land Area: | 4.9 sq miles
12.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3155, -74.5983 |
Population Information (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,631 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,231 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,400 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 798 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 335 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 638 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 374 | 3.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 785 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,250 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,159 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,503 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 669 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,116 | 10.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,131 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 699 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 174 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $251,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,218 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,870 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,791 | 81.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,079 | 18.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,457 | 51.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,334 | 48.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,701 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 246 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 606 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,589 | 33.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,499 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 669 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,203 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 889 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08244 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,300 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,625 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,762 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,236 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,986 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,437 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 534 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,823 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,075 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 890 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 458 | 8.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,034 | 75.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,117 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 424 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 197 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 843 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 990 | 9.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,447 | 13.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,028 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 158 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 190 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08244 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 225 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 165 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 490 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 418 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 564 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 783 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 768 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 733 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 347 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 298 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08244 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,216 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 273 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 341 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 109 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 296 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08244 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 452 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 205 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 183 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 634 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 252 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 21 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 181 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 502 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,407 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,310 | 24.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 118 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 172 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,301 | 87.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,179 | 58.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,586 | 43.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,315 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08244 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,784 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,642 | 34.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,209 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 162 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 178 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 417 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08244 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,145 | 53.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 282 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 290 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 237 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 377 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,015 | 17.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 519 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08244 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 19 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 375 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 314 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 738 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,434 | 24.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,339 | 22.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 971 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 203 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 472 | 8.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08244 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 178 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 752 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,075 | 35.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,838 | 31.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 867 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 160 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08244 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,775 | 78.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 148 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 645 | 13.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 44 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 112 | 2.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08244 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 632 | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,897 | 39.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,600 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 662 | 13.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08244 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 39 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 11 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 122 | 5.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 355 | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,151 | 46.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 682 | 27.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 59 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08244 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,188 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,037 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,218 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,791 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,940 | 40.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 666 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 982 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,576 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,084 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,518 | 31.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08244 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,245 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,620 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,039 | 48.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 150 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 411 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,395 | 32.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08244 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,057 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 269 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 42 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 833 | 40.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 373 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 540 | 26.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,521 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 482 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,616 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,196 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 96 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 577 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 523 | 43.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08244 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,426 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,049 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 632 | 60.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 410 | 39.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 68 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08244 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,329 | 87.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 86 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,302 | 1514.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,302 | 1514.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,302 | 1514.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 159 | 184.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 76 | 88.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 11.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 681 | 791.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 15.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08244 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,833 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,350 | 84.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,483 | 15.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 804 | 8.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 204 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 475 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08244 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,791 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,503 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Somers Point, NJ08244