ZIP Code 08234: Population, Income, Housing

State: NJ

Total population: 47,339 Household income: $98,217 Rent: $1,482

Overview

Total population

47,339

Rent

$1,482

Year built

1993

Household income

$98,217

Per capita income

$41,887

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

52.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New Jersey

County

Atlantic County

City

Egg Harbor

Total population

47,339

Adults over 25

32,380

Total households

16,896

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$98,217

Per capita income

$41,887

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

52.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,482

Year built

1993

Households that rent

15.3%

Households that own

84.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

55.4%

Black

8.5%

Asian

13.4%

Two or more races

11.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

18.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

81.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

20,241 (89.3%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

2,424 (10.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

24.2%

High school graduate or GED

32.9%

Some college or associate degree

7.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

35.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 08234 with: Atlantic County, NJ Atlantic City metro area, NJ New Jersey United States

ZIP 08234

Total population47,339

Rent$1,482

Year built1993

Household income$98,217

Per capita income$41,887

Poverty rate9.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Atlantic County, NJ

Total population276,270

Rent$1,376

Year built1978

Household income$78,050

Per capita income$41,637

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate5.8%

Atlantic City Metro Area, NJ

Total population371,211

Rent$1,373

Year built1979

Household income$82,105

Per capita income$45,232

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate6.3%

New Jersey State

Total population9,343,809

Rent$1,720

Year built1970

Household income$103,556

Per capita income$54,253

Poverty rate9.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP08234	CountyAtlantic, NJ	Metro AreaAtlantic City metro area, NJ	StateNew Jersey	CountryUnited States
Total population	47,339	276,270	371,211	9,343,809	334,922,499
Rent	$1,482	$1,376	$1,373	$1,720	$1,413
Year built	1993	1978	1979	1970	1980
Household income	$98,217	$78,050	$82,105	$103,556	$80,734
Per capita income	$41,887	$41,637	$45,232	$54,253	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.4%	13.2%	12%	9.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.8%	6.3%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 08234

Rent & Income

In 08234, the typical monthly rent is $1,482 and the typical household income is $98,217. Rent here is lower than New Jersey, and household income is lower than New Jersey. The estimated poverty rate is 9.4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 15.3% of households. About 52.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 35.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 08234 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 08234 — Poverty

How ZIP 08234 compares in New Jersey (94 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,482	21 / 94	from lower rent	$1,102 – $3,093
Household income	$98,217	43 / 94	from higher income	$41,126 – $232,629
Poverty rate	9.4%	48 / 94	from lower poverty	1.8% – 32%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New Jersey with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 08234

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 21st out of 94 ZIP Codes in New Jersey. In New Jersey as a whole, the range goes from $1,102 in ZIP 08618 up to $3,093 in ZIP 07302.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 08234 ranks 43rd out of 94 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $41,126 in ZIP 08401 up to $232,629 in ZIP 07090.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 48th out of 94 ZIP Codes. Across New Jersey, figures vary from 1.8% in ZIP 07090 up to 32% in ZIP 08401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 08234 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,482 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 08234

Annual Household Income: $98,217

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 08234

Estimated Rate: 9.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 08234

In ZIP Code 08234, households that rent: 2,578 (15.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,578	15.3%
Owner-Occupied	14,318	84.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 08234

In ZIP Code 08234, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,350 (52.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,350	52.4%
Other renter households	1,228	47.6%
Total renter households	2,578	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 08234

Less than High School: 7,829 people (24.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,642 people (32.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,559 people (7.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,350 people (35.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 32,380

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.