08260 ZIP Code
Wildwood, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08260 |
| City/Town: | Wildwood |
| County: | Cape May |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,680 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,460 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,707 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,357 |
| Median Home Value: | $416,200 |
| Land Area: | 15.9 sq miles
41.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.3 sq miles
21.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9983, -74.8433 |
Population Information (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,680 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,045 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,635 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 59.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 276 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 356 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 508 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 507 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 660 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 943 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 778 | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,460 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 992 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,973 | 15.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,562 | 20.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,396 | 11.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 269 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $416,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,167 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,357 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,626 | 28.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 16,731 | 71.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,296 | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,330 | 35.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,373 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 280 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 412 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,141 | 39.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,883 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 865 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,633 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,159 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,460 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,036 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,647 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,707 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,685 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,153 | 90.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 526 | 9.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,815 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,147 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 723 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 193 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 90 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,059 | 87.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 507 | 4.0% | 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: | 353 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 728 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 662 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,555 | 12.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 977 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 482 | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08260 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 385 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 348 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 373 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 559 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 976 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,102 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 878 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 760 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 555 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 690 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08260 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,359 | 65.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 314 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 95 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 533 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 301 | 5.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 399 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08260 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 114 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 479 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 138 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 233 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 722 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 166 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 455 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 487 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 895 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 915 | 17.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 195 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 280 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,545 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,973 | 62.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,949 | 54.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,129 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08260 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,255 | 64.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,420 | 51.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,434 | 36.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 392 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 80 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 878 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08260 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,359 | 31.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 8,403 | 36.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,057 | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,571 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,396 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 824 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,497 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 250 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08260 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 69 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 918 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,002 | 21.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,238 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,800 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,156 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,797 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,884 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,643 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,850 | 20.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08260 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 788 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,986 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,525 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,902 | 38.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,818 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,338 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08260 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,889 | 73.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 30 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,538 | 23.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.4% | 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: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 126 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08260 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 857 | 12.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,113 | 47.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,116 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 540 | 8.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08260 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 113 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 45 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 129 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 184 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 652 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,693 | 39.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,299 | 30.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 181 | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08260 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,179 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $975 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,167 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,626 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,076 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 450 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,467 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,700 | 25.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 972 | 14.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,125 | 47.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.91 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08260 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,612 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,425 | 25.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,175 | 56.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 284 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 579 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,387 | 24.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08260 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,674 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 93 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 115 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 665 | 39.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 427 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 374 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,198 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 975 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,674 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,658 | 21.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 42 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,363 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,253 | 47.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08260 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,472 | 82.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,182 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 807 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,375 | 63.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 809 | 37.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08260 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,736 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 202 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 944 | 467.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 944 | 467.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 944 | 467.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 140 | 69.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 782 | 387.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08260 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,404 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,838 | 87.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,566 | 12.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,307 | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 245 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08260 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,626 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,143 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Wildwood, NJ08260