Zip code 08221: Linwood, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08221?

08221 is assigned to Linwood, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08221 in?

08221 is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08221?

About 6,992 people live in 08221, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08221?

The median household income in 08221 is $156,354.

Q: What zip codes are near 08221?

The closest zip codes to 08221 are 08403, 08225, 08244, 08402, 08232.

Residential delivery areaAtlantic CountyEastern Time

Population

6,992

Median household income

$156K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$395K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,188/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.7 sq mi

1,487 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 08221

08221 is a suburban zip code in Linwood, New Jersey (Atlantic County), covering 4.7 sq mi of land. About 6,992 people live here, or 1,487 per square mile. The median resident is 45.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $156,354 a year, about 1.9× the national median of $80,734. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $394,700, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,188 a month.

62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.9 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 08221 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate93.9%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%63rd of 576 in NJ
Median household income$156,354
96th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556119th of 566 in NJ
Per capita income$75,378
94th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253117th of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher62.1%
91st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%138th of 580 in NJ
Median gross rent$2,188
90th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,72098th of 517 in NJ
Residents 65 and older23.7%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%92nd of 580 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$73,400
89th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474200th of 575 in NJ
Median age45.3
87th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1167th of 579 in NJ
Government workers20.5%
86th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%77th of 578 in NJ
Unemployment rate7.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%133rd of 578 in NJ
Self-employed workers12.6%
81st
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%109th of 578 in NJ
Work from home18.9%
74th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%220th of 577 in NJ
Broadband access94.8%
74th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%258th of 576 in NJ
Healthcare workers11.2%
73rd
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%120th of 578 in NJ
Residents under 1824.6%
71st
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%106th of 580 in NJ
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%62nd of 580 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.450
62nd
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478162nd of 574 in NJ
Median home value$394,700
61st
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400362nd of 563 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters53.2%
60th
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%251st of 553 in NJ
Population density1,487/sq mi
51st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi337th of 580 in NJ
Housing vacancy6.6%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%158th of 576 in NJ
Foreign-born residents9%
47th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%388th of 580 in NJ
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%386th of 578 in NJ
Average commute22.9 min
29th
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min522nd of 563 in NJ
Diversity index29.9
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4461st of 580 in NJ
Population6,992
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809377th of 580 in NJ
Uninsured rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%456th of 579 in NJ
Poverty rate2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%518th of 579 in NJ

Measure	08221	Atlantic	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Homeownership rateStrength	93.9%	68.7%	63.8%	65.2%	99th	63rd of 576
Median household incomeStrength	$156,354	$78,050	$103,556	$80,734	96th	119th of 566
Per capita incomeStrength	$75,378	$41,637	$54,253	$44,673	94th	117th of 579
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	62.1%	31.8%	43.6%	35.7%	91st	138th of 580
Median gross rent	$2,188	$1,376	$1,720	$1,413	90th	98th of 517
Residents 65 and older	23.7%	19.9%	17.2%	17.2%	89th	92nd of 580
Median earnings per workerStrength	$73,400	$44,719	$60,474	$49,666	89th	200th of 575
Median age	45.3	42.3	40.1	38.9	87th	167th of 579
Government workers	20.5%	16.6%	14.3%	14.5%	86th	77th of 578
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.4%	8.8%	6.3%	5.2%	83rd	133rd of 578
Self-employed workers	12.6%	8.7%	8.9%	10%	81st	109th of 578
Work from home	18.9%	9.1%	16.8%	15.1%	74th	220th of 577
Broadband access	94.8%	91.2%	92.8%	91%	74th	258th of 576
Healthcare workers	11.2%	10.4%	9.2%	9.7%	73rd	120th of 578
Residents under 18	24.6%	20.8%	21.8%	22%	71st	106th of 580
Veterans	7%	5.5%	3.7%	6.2%	66th	62nd of 580
Income inequality (Gini)	0.450	0.467	0.478	0.483	62nd	162nd of 574
Median home value	$394,700	$295,000	$454,400	$332,700	61st	362nd of 563
Rent-burdened renters	53.2%	56.9%	51.6%	51.1%	60th	251st of 553
Population density	1,487/sq mi	497/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	51st	337th of 580
Housing vacancy	6.6%	17.1%	7.5%	10.1%	49th	158th of 576
Foreign-born residents	9%	15.9%	23.9%	14.1%	47th	388th of 580
Tech workers	2.5%	2.6%	4.8%	3.8%	43rd	386th of 578
Average commute	22.9 min	25.2 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	29th	522nd of 563
Diversity index	29.9	64.3	66.4	61.4	23rd	461st of 580
Population	6,992	276,270	9,343,809	334,922,499	11th	377th of 580
Uninsured rateStrength	1.9%	7%	7.5%	8.4%	5th	456th of 579
Poverty rateStrength	2%	13.2%	9.7%	12.5%	1st	518th of 579

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

45.3

Under 18

24.6%

65 and over

23.7%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black2%
Hispanic4%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

29.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,609
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 77.7%
Married couples: 63.4%
Living alone: 20.5%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

36%

Median household income

08221

$156,354

Atlantic Co.

$78,050

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$75,378

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

50.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.450

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08221

$394,700

Atlantic Co.

$295,000

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08221

$2,188

Atlantic Co.

$1,376

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

0.6%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,792
Owner-occupied: 93.9%
Vacant: 6.6%
Median year built: 1969
Median rooms: 7.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 38.1%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

19%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

29%

20–29

33%

30–44

14%

45–59

0.9%

60+

Average commute

22.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Healthcare

11%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Production

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Professional and technical services

15%

Education

12%

Public administration

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Construction

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$73,400

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08221	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$105,972	$74,888
Service	$36,908	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$70,859	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

16%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

34%

Graduate

28%

High school graduate or higher: 96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 62.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 27.9%
Households with broadband: 94.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 87.7%
No internet access: 3.5%
Without health insurance: 1.9%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Linwood
State: New Jersey
County: Atlantic County
Center point: 39.3399° N, 74.5645° W
Land area: 4.7 sq mi
Water area: 1.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Linwood81% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 08221

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08403	Longport, NJ	1.9 mi	1,046	$110,625	$1,054,900
08225	Northfield, NJ	2 mi	8,456	$111,599	$316,200
08244	Somers Point, NJ	2.5 mi	10,659	$70,255	$310,400
08402	Margate City, NJ	3.3 mi	5,234	$121,800	$708,800
08232	Pleasantville, NJ	4.2 mi	19,887	$53,899	$195,000
08406	Ventnor City, NJ	4.4 mi	8,972	$69,099	$363,000
08234	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	4.5 mi	47,339	$98,217	$313,200
08226	Ocean City, NJ	5.7 mi	11,261	$101,782	$840,500
08401	Atlantic City, NJ	6.6 mi	38,925	$41,126	$207,400
08223	Marmora, NJ	6.9 mi	4,048	$107,131	$420,300
08201	Absecon, NJ	6.9 mi	10,412	$71,321	$287,000
08404	Atlantic City, NJ · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 08221

What city is zip code 08221?

08221 is assigned to Linwood, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08221 in?

08221 is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08221?

About 6,992 people live in 08221, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08221 in?

08221 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08221?

The median household income in 08221 is $156,354.

What zip codes are near 08221?

The closest zip codes to 08221 are 08403, 08225, 08244, 08402, 08232.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08221, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.