08204 ZIP Code – Cape May, New Jersey
08204 is a ZIP code serving Cape May, New Jersey in Cape May County with a population of approximately 17,392 residents. The median household income is $76,624 — below the New Jersey average and near the national average. At $345,900, median home values run above the national average, with 78.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,180 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing).
At 5.8%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 7.9%, well below the national average. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 52.2, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 08212, 08242, 08251.
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ZIP 08204 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08204 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $345k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,180 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.2 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.4% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08212 – Cape May Point
- 08242 – Rio Grande
- 08251 – Villas
- 08260 – Wildwood
- 08247 – Stone Harbor
- 08210 – Cape May Court House
- 08202 – Avalon
- 08245 – South Dennis
- 08246 – South Seaville
- 08314 – Delmont
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08212 | CAPE MAY POINT | 155 | $82,679 |
| 08242 | RIO GRANDE | 3,726 | $88,853 |
| 08251 | VILLAS | 10,308 | $76,018 |
| 08260 | WILDWOOD | 12,680 | $63,460 |
| 08247 | STONE HARBOR | 977 | $136,250 |