08251 ZIP Code
Villas, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08251 |
| City/Town: | Villas |
| County: | Cape May |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,308 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,018 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,606 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,588 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0288, -74.9289 |
Population Information (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,308 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,807 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,501 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 629 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 537 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 643 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 494 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 452 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,439 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 979 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,314 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,006 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 719 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,277 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 540 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 279 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,396 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,588 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,573 | 69.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,015 | 30.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,879 | 84.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 694 | 15.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,553 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 209 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 302 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,887 | 38.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,791 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 614 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,285 | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 465 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,018 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,232 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,404 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,606 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,043 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,550 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 477 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,352 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,354 | 73.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 947 | 20.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 249 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,555 | 92.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 196 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 536 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 532 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 688 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 100 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 290 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 262 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08251 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 245 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 105 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 272 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 305 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 391 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 929 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 850 | 18.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 731 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 403 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08251 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,780 | 83.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 413 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 12 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 191 | 4.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 107 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08251 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 613 | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 260 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 50 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 666 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 109 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 294 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 245 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,094 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 520 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 141 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 447 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 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 (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,706 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,993 | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,393 | 42.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 586 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08251 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,373 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,713 | 37.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,416 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 213 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 220 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 527 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08251 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,349 | 96.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 88 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 18 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 35 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 57 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08251 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 110 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 472 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 268 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 939 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,111 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 906 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,709 | 25.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 517 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 540 | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08251 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 134 | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,525 | 38.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,146 | 47.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 595 | 9.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 153 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08251 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,496 | 54.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 524 | 11.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,063 | 23.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 387 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 80 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08251 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 116 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,903 | 41.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,964 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 590 | 12.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08251 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 72 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 267 | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 988 | 25.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,369 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 943 | 24.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 217 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,698 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $673 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,396 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,573 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,251 | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 555 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 405 | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,238 | 27.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,462 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,568 | 34.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08251 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,864 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,177 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,195 | 56.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 75 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 410 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,393 | 36.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08251 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,933 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 96 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 143 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 975 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 414 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 305 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,203 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 585 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,292 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,703 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 189 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 705 | 41.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 809 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08251 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,045 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,201 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 681 | 56.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 492 | 41.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 98 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,854 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 228 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 454 | 199.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 454 | 199.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 454 | 199.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 239 | 104.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 211 | 92.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08251 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,679 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,013 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 666 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 391 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 275 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08251 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,573 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,328 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Villas, NJ08251