Atlantic City, NJ ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
08232	Standard	19,897	34.05%	Bargaintown,Egg Harbor Township,Egg Harbor Twp,Egg Hbr Twp,Farmington,Mckee City,West Atlantic City
08401	Standard	38,536	65.95%
08404	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
08405	Unique	0	0.00%	Nat Aviation Fac Exp Ctr

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Population & Demographics

Atlantic City, NJ has 58,944 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.2%) and 35-39 (7.1%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 32.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 29.6% (higher than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	38,536
Total Households:	15,875
Total Housing Units:	27,839
Average Household Size:	2.52
Average Family Size:	4.07

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	38,497
Total Households:	15,859
Total Housing Units:	20,419
Average Household Size:	2.37
Average Family Size:	4.16

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	58,887	58,695	58,829	58,876	58,874	58,973	58,582	57,775	57,425	57,404	58,603	58,967	58,944
Decennial Census	58,846	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	58,433	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.9

Male Median Age: 37.7

Female Median Age: 38.0

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,866	2,114	2,048	1,899	1,932	1,834	1,832	1,694	1,554	1,635	1,891	2,090	1,879	1,493	1,115	674	398	312
Female	1,908	1,948	1,922	1,910	2,076	1,982	2,030	1,970	1,710	1,809	1,999	2,134	1,963	1,617	1,216	794	582	603
Total	3,774	4,062	3,970	3,809	4,008	3,816	3,862	3,664	3,264	3,444	3,890	4,224	3,842	3,110	2,331	1,468	980	915

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,409	16.11%
Black:	13,716	29.83%
Hispanic:*	11,539	25.09%
Asian:	6,261	13.62%
American Indian:	257	0.56%
Hawaiian:	226	0.49%
Other:	6,578	14.30%
Total:	45,986	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	18,702	48.53%	37.7 years
Females:	19,834	51.47%	38.0 years
Total:	38,536	100%	37.9 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	18,694	48.56%	37.8 years
Females:	19,803	51.44%	38.0 years
Total:	38,497	100%	37.9 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	38,008	64.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	3,426	5.81%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	7,813	13.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	9,697	29.71%
Total Population:	58,944	100%
Total Native Population:	41,434	70.29%
Total Foreign-born Population:	17,510	29.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Atlantic City, NJ have an average household income of $44,425 (much lower than the State by 56.0%, and much lower than the Nation by 43.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($49,941 vs $32,531). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 12.6%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$33,623	$34,822	$33,265	$33,698	$33,768	$34,184	$33,101	$34,086	$35,098	$35,767	$36,968	$42,490	$44,425
Median Family Income	$41,194	$42,345	$40,650	$40,399	$38,896	$40,155	$39,536	$41,473	$42,258	$41,366	$42,821	$48,493	$49,941
Median NonFamily Income	$23,476	$23,047	$22,194	$23,320	$22,649	$21,478	$21,135	$20,755	$20,867	$21,317	$22,615	$29,005	$32,531
Median Male Income	$32,787	$32,884	$31,167	$31,085	$31,153	$31,535	$32,120	$31,703	$31,932	$32,241	$34,356	$38,129	$41,837
Median Female Income	$30,130	$30,519	$30,435	$30,424	$30,030	$30,903	$30,713	$30,498	$30,938	$29,973	$31,190	$35,146	$35,266

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	24,403	53.43%
Unemployed:	3,146	6.89%
Not In Labor Force:	18,120	39.68%
Total:	45,669	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,926	20.19%
Service:	9,386	38.46%
Sales and Office:	4,728	19.37%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,960	8.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,403	13.95%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	24,403	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Atlantic City, NJ, the median home value is $189,600 - much lower than the State by 55.7%, and up $39,600 (26.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,086 per month - much lower than the State by 34.3%, and up $159 (17.2%) since 2020. Most renters in Atlantic City pay under $1,000 (42.8%). About 42.8% pay under $1,000 and 4.9% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 30.1% (51.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 69.9% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$223,600	$220,400	$203,300	$201,600	$198,200	$182,900	$168,800	$165,200	$156,700	$150,000	$151,000	$174,400	$189,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	2,851	19.22%
$500 to $999:	3,033	20.45%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5,463	36.84%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,419	16.31%
$2,000 to $2,499:	623	4.20%
$2,500 to $2,999:	100	0.67%
$3,000 or more:	42	0.28%
No Rent:	299	2.02%
Total:	14,830	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$801	$809	$850	$844	$844	$854	$858	$872	$904	$927	$963	$1,059	$1,086

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,527	19.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,677	15.96%
Renter Occupied:	14,830	64.38%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	23,034	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	23,034	84.52%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	4,218	15.48%
Total Housing Units:	27,252	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

20.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (42.9%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 76.1%, which is well below the state rate (90.7%). The share of people in poverty is 32.3%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.0%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), up 4.2 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	4,473	11.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	5,133	13.37%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	13,707	35.70%
Some college, no degree:	6,593	17.17%
Associate's degree:	1,924	5.01%
Bachelor's degree:	4,745	12.36%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,817	4.73%
Total:	38,392	100%
High school graduate or higher:	28,786	74.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,562	17.09%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	23,034	35.92%
Public Insurance:	32,204	50.22%
No Insurance:	8,886	13.86%
Total:	64,124	100%
Has Health Insurance:	55,238	86.14%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	28.1%	27.4%	31.4%	32.9%	33.4%	32.7%	36.3%	33.1%	31.9%	31.8%	35.3%	31.1%	32.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,021	6.51%
Kindergarten:	573	3.66%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	6,632	42.32%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,034	25.74%
College or graduate school:	3,412	21.77%
Total:	15,672	100%
Early Childhood:	1,594	10.17%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	11,239	71.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Atlantic County, NJ
Area Codes:	609,640
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	38,497 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ [Learn More]
Coordinates:	39.3756, -74.4466
Land Area:	16.54 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/nj-atlantic-city.asp

Native, born in the United States:	25,462	66.16%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,647	4.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,037	13.09%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6,340	29.56%
Total Population:	38,486	100%
Total Native Population:	27,109	70.44%
Total Foreign-born Population:	11,377	29.56%

Employed:	15,251	51.64%
Unemployed:	2,207	7.47%
Not In Labor Force:	12,076	40.89%
Total:	29,534	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	3,227	21.16%
Service:	5,810	38.10%
Sales and Office:	3,172	20.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,255	8.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,787	11.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,251	100%

Less than $500:	2,449	21.19%
$500 to $999:	2,430	21.03%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,354	37.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,608	13.91%
$2,000 to $2,499:	479	4.15%
$2,500 to $2,999:	49	0.42%
$3,000 or more:	27	0.23%
No Rent:	160	1.38%
Total:	11,556	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Atlantic City, NJ

Sources & References

White:	7,409	16.13%
Black:	13,717	29.86%
Hispanic:*	11,513	25.06%
Asian:	6,244	13.59%
American Indian:	257	0.56%
Hawaiian:	226	0.49%
Other:	6,567	14.30%
Total:	45,933	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,557	15.47%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,414	14.61%
Renter Occupied:	11,556	69.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	16,527	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	16,527	82.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,548	17.67%
Total Housing Units:	20,075	100%

Less than 9th grade:	2,926	11.76%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	3,013	12.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,609	34.61%
Some college, no degree:	3,855	15.50%
Associate's degree:	1,359	5.46%
Bachelor's degree:	3,665	14.74%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,444	5.81%
Total:	24,871	100%
High school graduate or higher:	18,932	76.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,109	20.54%

Private Insurance:	14,436	34.28%
Public Insurance:	21,884	51.97%
No Insurance:	5,792	13.75%
Total:	42,112	100%
Has Health Insurance:	36,320	86.25%

Nursery School, Preschool:	618	6.04%
Kindergarten:	488	4.77%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,505	44.06%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,430	23.77%
College or graduate school:	2,183	21.35%
Total:	10,224	100%
Early Childhood:	1,106	10.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,423	72.60%

# Residential Mailboxes:	18,920Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,308Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,805Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,102Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	7,365Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	847Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$400,704,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,689,919,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	37,708Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:	12100Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	369,940Source: Census
MSA:	Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	16.542 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	8.544 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	02080Source: Census
Place Name:	Atlantic City city; New JerseySource: Census