08401 ZIP Code
Atlantic City, New jersey
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08401 |
| City/Town: | Atlantic City |
| County: | Atlantic |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,726 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,279 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,080 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,682 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,400 |
| Land Area: | 10.7 sq miles
27.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3773, -74.4511 |
Population Information (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,726 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,188 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,538 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,794 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,173 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,949 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,378 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,066 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,004 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,227 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,083 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,761 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,221 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,896 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,639 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 535 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,059 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,682 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,514 | 79.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,168 | 20.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,082 | 30.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,432 | 69.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,366 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,091 | 12.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,454 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,510 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,084 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,350 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,305 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,572 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,279 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,233 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $39,218 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,080 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,866 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,503 | 86.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,351 | 13.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,649 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,104 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,725 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 607 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 67 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,624 | 22.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,919 | 30.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 477 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,182 | 16.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,765 | 20.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,759 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,189 | 26.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,867 | 33.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,633 | 12.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,196 | 8.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 181 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,857 | 12.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,923 | 11.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,466 | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,788 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,017 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,469 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,216 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,253 | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,277 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 491 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 614 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,765 | 43.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,427 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,036 | 19.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,362 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 586 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 713 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,110 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 575 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 105 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,521 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 861 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 121 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 439 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,217 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,732 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 5,686 | 36.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 561 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 565 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.2% | 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 (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,336 | 83.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,180 | 39.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,591 | 53.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,281 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,120 | 67.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,966 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,060 | 18.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,427 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 733 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,399 | 26.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,558 | 17.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,630 | 17.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,963 | 9.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,329 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,913 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,551 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,595 | 31.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 136 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 519 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 919 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,676 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,810 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,637 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,553 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,193 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,195 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,144 | 34.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,674 | 8.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,780 | 27.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,304 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,875 | 23.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,520 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 529 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,748 | 65.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 168 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,891 | 29.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 316 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 317 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 6,743 | 40.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,128 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,889 | 17.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 754 | 4.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 299 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 774 | 15.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,003 | 19.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 927 | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,155 | 22.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 713 | 14.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 147 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,793 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $920 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,059 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,514 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,979 | 24.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,482 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,238 | 25.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,639 | 40.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,403 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,236 | 31.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,147 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,370 | 48.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,894 | 32.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 459 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,755 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,855 | 45.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,742 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 769 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 467 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,122 | 42.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,306 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,078 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,127 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 888 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,617 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,992 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 409 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,378 | 56.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,205 | 36.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,081 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,979 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,104 | 68.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,300 | 21.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 757 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 575 | 9.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,909 | 69.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,707 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,817 | 692.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,817 | 692.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,817 | 692.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 241 | 14.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 429 | 25.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,501 | 380.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 0.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,932 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,199 | 50.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 17,733 | 49.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,202 | 31.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,090 | 8.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,939 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 502 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,514 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,421 | 87.3% | 89.4% |
Atlantic City, NJ08401