Zip code 08403: Longport, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 08403
08403 is a small-town zip code in Longport, New Jersey (Atlantic County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 1,046 people live here, or 496 per square mile. The median resident is 64.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $110,625 a year, 37% above the national median of $80,734. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,054,900, or 9.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,514 a month.
59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.8 minutes each way, and 23% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 25% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 08403 compares
- Per capita income$111,49299thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,25325th of 579 in NJ
- Median age64.299thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.19th of 579 in NJ
- Housing vacancy67.9%99thU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%14th of 576 in NJ
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%10th of 580 in NJ
- 99thU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%13th of 578 in NJ
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.4784th of 574 in NJ
- Healthcare workers17.4%98thU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%12th of 578 in NJ
- Homeownership rate91.8%97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%88th of 576 in NJ
- Median home value$1,054,90096thU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,40024th of 563 in NJ
- Median gross rent$2,51495thU.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,72055th of 517 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$83,12594thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474128th of 575 in NJ
- 88thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%158th of 580 in NJ
- Government workers20.6%86thU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%75th of 578 in NJ
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%112th of 578 in NJ
- Work from home22.7%84thU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%145th of 577 in NJ
- Average commute31.8 min82ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min231st of 563 in NJ
- Median household income$110,62579thU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556290th of 566 in NJ
- 61stU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%242nd of 553 in NJ
- Broadband access91.4%44thU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%444th of 576 in NJ
- 38thU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%161st of 579 in NJ
- Population density496/sq mi33rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi447th of 580 in NJ
- Tech workers1.9%31stU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%440th of 578 in NJ
- Veterans4.3%30thU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%228th of 580 in NJ
- 26thU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%503rd of 580 in NJ
- Diversity index22.815thU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4511th of 580 in NJ
- Residents under 1812.7%5thU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%534th of 580 in NJ
- Population1,0461stU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809528th of 580 in NJ
- Uninsured rate0.5%1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%544th of 579 in NJ
| Measure | 08403 | Atlantic | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per capita incomeStrength | $111,492 | $41,637 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 25th of 579 | |
| Median age | 64.2 | 42.3 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 9th of 579 | |
| Housing vacancy | 67.9% | 17.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 14th of 576 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 47.5% | 19.9% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 10th of 580 | |
| Self-employed workers | 25.4% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 10% | 13th of 578 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.604 | 0.467 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 4th of 574 | |
| Healthcare workers | 17.4% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 12th of 578 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91.8% | 68.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 88th of 576 | |
| Median home value | $1,054,900 | $295,000 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 24th of 563 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,514 | $1,376 | $1,720 | $1,413 | 55th of 517 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $83,125 | $44,719 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 128th of 575 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 59.2% | 31.8% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 158th of 580 | |
| Government workers | 20.6% | 16.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 75th of 578 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.7% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 112th of 578 | |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 9.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 145th of 577 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.8 min | 25.2 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 231st of 563 | |
| Median household income | $110,625 | $78,050 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 290th of 566 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.6% | 56.9% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 242nd of 553 | |
| Broadband access | 91.4% | 91.2% | 92.8% | 91% | 444th of 576 | |
| Poverty rate | 9% | 13.2% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 161st of 579 | |
| Population density | 496/sq mi | 497/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 447th of 580 | |
| Tech workers | 1.9% | 2.6% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 440th of 578 | |
| Veterans | 4.3% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 228th of 580 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.5% | 15.9% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 503rd of 580 | |
| Diversity index | 22.8 | 64.3 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 511th of 580 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.7% | 20.8% | 21.8% | 22% | 534th of 580 | |
| Population | 1,046 | 276,270 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 528th of 580 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0.5% | 7% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 544th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White88%
- Black0%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 536
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 63.4%
- Married couples
- 54.9%
- Living alone
- 34.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.3%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,670
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Vacant
- 67.9%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 39.3%
- Home value to income
- 9.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 08403 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $120,568 | $74,888 |
| Service | $42,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,953 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $58,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 28.8%
- Households with broadband
- 91.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 70.5%
- No internet access
- 6.5%
- Without health insurance
- 0.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Longport
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Atlantic County
- Center point
- 39.3185° N, 74.5424° W
- Land area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Longport19% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 08403
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08221 | Linwood, NJ | 1.9 mi | $156,354 |
| 08402 | Margate City, NJ | 2.1 mi | $121,800 |
| 08225 | Northfield, NJ | 2.8 mi | $111,599 |
| 08244 | Somers Point, NJ | 3 mi | $70,255 |
| 08406 | Ventnor City, NJ | 3.6 mi | $69,099 |
| 08232 | Pleasantville, NJ | 5 mi | $53,899 |
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ | 5.1 mi | $101,782 |
| 08234 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 6.4 mi | $98,217 |
| 08401 | Atlantic City, NJ | 6.4 mi | $41,126 |
| 08223 | Marmora, NJ | 7 mi | $107,131 |
| 08404 | Atlantic City, NJ · PO box | 7.1 mi | — |
| 08405 | Atlantic City, NJ · PO box | 7.1 mi | — |
Zip codes like 08403 elsewhere
Questions about 08403
What city is zip code 08403?
08403 is assigned to Longport, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 08403 in?
08403 is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 08403?
About 1,046 people live in 08403, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 08403 in?
08403 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 08403?
The median household income in 08403 is $110,625.
What zip codes are near 08403?
The closest zip codes to 08403 are 08221, 08402, 08225, 08244, 08406.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08403, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.