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.

ZIP Code 08204 Data

Population 17,392
Median Household Income $76,624
Median Home Value $345,900
Median Rent $1,180
Median Age 52.2
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%
State New Jersey

ZIP 08204 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 08204NJ Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population17k15k10k
Median Household Income$76k$113k$73k
Median Home Value$345k$459k$258k
Median Rent$1,180$1,724$1,088
Median Age52.243.143.2
Unemployment Rate5.8%5.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate7.9%8.1%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher38.4%44.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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