ZIP Code 08204 Demographics

Cape May County, New Jersey  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 08204 compared to county averages.

Total Population

17,392

↓ 81.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$76,624

↓ 8.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$345,900

↓ 7.1% vs county

Median Age

48.9 yrs

↑ 3.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

↑ 19.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 08204 compares to Cape May County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 08204 $77k Cape May $84k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 08204 $346k Cape May $372k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

25.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

77.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,180

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 08204 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$345,900
Down Payment (20%)$69,180
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,196P&I: $1749 | Tax: $346 | Ins: $101
Rent (Local Median)
$1,180
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,016/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 08204, sorted by distance.

08212 3.2 mi away cape may county 08242 3.5 mi away cape may county 19958 21.4 mi away sussex county 19971 22.0 mi away sussex county

About Cape May County

Cape May County is located in New Jersey and has a total population of 95,456. The county's median household income is $83,870 and median home value is $372,300. ZIP code 08204 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Cape May County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.