Zip code 08248: Strathmere, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08248?

08248 is assigned to Strathmere, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08248 in?

08248 is in Cape May County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08248?

About 266 people live in 08248, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08248?

The median household income in 08248 is $108,953.

Q: What zip codes are near 08248?

The closest zip codes to 08248 are 08230, 08243, 08223, 08226, 08246.

Residential delivery areaCape May CountyEastern Time

Population

266

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$109K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$1.1M

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.5 sq mi

506 people/sq mi

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

About 08248

08248 is a suburban zip code in Strathmere, New Jersey (Cape May County), covering 0.5 sq mi of land. About 266 people live here, or 506 per square mile. The median resident is 53.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $108,953 a year, 35% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,089,300, or 10.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.8 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; management; and office and administrative support.

How 08248 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 266 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate30.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%1st of 578 in NJ
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%5th of 576 in NJ
Housing vacancy75%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%7th of 576 in NJ
Government workers34.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%13th of 578 in NJ
Homeownership rate92.9%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%72nd of 576 in NJ
Median age53.8
97th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.142nd of 579 in NJ
Median home value$1,089,300
96th
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,40021st of 563 in NJ
Per capita income$62,320
87th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253211th of 579 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$64,950
82nd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474285th of 575 in NJ
Median household income$108,953
78th
U.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556305th of 566 in NJ
Residents 65 and older20.3%
75th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%187th of 580 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher40.6%
67th
U.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%325th of 580 in NJ
Average commute27.8 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min391st of 563 in NJ
Population density506/sq mi
33rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi442nd of 580 in NJ
Work from home6%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%524th of 577 in NJ
Population266
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809560th of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%562nd of 579 in NJ
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4571st of 580 in NJ
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%555th of 579 in NJ
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%563rd of 580 in NJ
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%567th of 580 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%540th of 553 in NJ
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%573rd of 580 in NJ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%550th of 578 in NJ
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%562nd of 578 in NJ
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%563rd of 578 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.215
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478564th of 574 in NJ

Measure	08248	Cape May	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Unemployment rateWeakness	30.7%	5.3%	6.3%	5.2%	99th	1st of 578
Broadband accessStrength	100%	93.1%	92.8%	91%	99th	5th of 576
Housing vacancy	75%	54.9%	7.5%	10.1%	99th	7th of 576
Government workers	34.6%	22.2%	14.3%	14.5%	99th	13th of 578
Homeownership rateStrength	92.9%	80.3%	63.8%	65.2%	98th	72nd of 576
Median age	53.8	51.8	40.1	38.9	97th	42nd of 579
Median home value	$1,089,300	$434,600	$454,400	$332,700	96th	21st of 563
Per capita incomeStrength	$62,320	$55,694	$54,253	$44,673	87th	211th of 579
Median earnings per workerStrength	$64,950	$55,486	$60,474	$49,666	82nd	285th of 575
Median household income	$108,953	$91,128	$103,556	$80,734	78th	305th of 566
Residents 65 and older	20.3%	29.5%	17.2%	17.2%	75th	187th of 580
Bachelor's degree or higher	40.6%	39%	43.6%	35.7%	67th	325th of 580
Average commute	27.8 min	22 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	61st	391st of 563
Population density	506/sq mi	378/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	33rd	442nd of 580
Work from home	6%	12.1%	16.8%	15.1%	12th	524th of 577
Population	266	94,941	9,343,809	334,922,499	1st	560th of 580
Poverty rateStrength	0%	8.7%	9.7%	12.5%	1st	562nd of 579
Diversity index	0	28.6	66.4	61.4	1st	571st of 580
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5%	7.5%	8.4%	1st	555th of 579
Veterans	0%	6.9%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	563rd of 580
Foreign-born residents	0%	4.6%	23.9%	14.1%	1st	567th of 580
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	55%	51.6%	51.1%	1st	540th of 553
Residents under 18	0%	17.1%	21.8%	22%	1st	573rd of 580
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	4.8%	3.8%	1st	550th of 578
Healthcare workers	0%	8%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	562nd of 578
Self-employed workers	0%	11.3%	8.9%	10%	1st	563rd of 578
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.215	0.460	0.478	0.483	1st	564th of 574

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

5–17

16%

18–24

25–34

35–44

38%

45–54

26%

55–64

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

53.8

Under 18

65 and over

20.3%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

45.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 127
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 74.8%
Married couples: 74.8%
Living alone: 25.2%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

43%

$150–200k

24%

$200k+

Median household income

08248

$108,953

Cape May Co.

$91,128

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$62,320

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

32.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.215

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08248

$1,089,300

Cape May Co.

$434,600

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08248

—

Cape May Co.

$1,360

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 508
Owner-occupied: 92.9%
Vacant: 75%
Median year built: 1959
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 10.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

17%

20–29

20%

30–44

38%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

27.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

30.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

28%

Management

25%

Office and admin

19%

Food service

16%

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

28%

Retail

19%

Arts and recreation

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$64,950

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

34.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08248	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$83,446	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

10%

Some college

45%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

32%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 31.7%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Strathmere
State: New Jersey
County: Cape May County
Center point: 39.1950° N, 74.6576° W
Land area: 0.5 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Strathmere (unincorporated)100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 08248

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08230	Ocean View, NJ	2.7 mi	5,700	$115,152	$410,200
08243	Sea Isle City, NJ	3.7 mi	2,000	$108,359	$1,087,300
08223	Marmora, NJ	5.2 mi	4,048	$107,131	$420,300
08226	Ocean City, NJ	5.5 mi	11,261	$101,782	$840,500
08246	South Seaville, NJ	5.9 mi	57	—	—
08202	Avalon, NJ	8.1 mi	1,612	$146,071	$1,857,400
08250	Tuckahoe, NJ · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
08245	South Dennis, NJ	8.7 mi	23	—	—
08244	Somers Point, NJ	8.9 mi	10,659	$70,255	$310,400
08214	Dennisville, NJ · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
08270	Woodbine, NJ	9.3 mi	8,362	$99,592	$303,400
08210	Cape May Court House, NJ	10 mi	17,143	$90,013	$370,500

Questions about 08248

What city is zip code 08248?

08248 is assigned to Strathmere, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08248 in?

08248 is in Cape May County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08248?

About 266 people live in 08248, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08248 in?

08248 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08248?

The median household income in 08248 is $108,953.

What zip codes are near 08248?

The closest zip codes to 08248 are 08230, 08243, 08223, 08226, 08246.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08248, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.