| City: | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey |
| City Alias: | Egg Harbor Cy, Egg Hbr City |
| Names to Avoid: | Devonshire, Egg Harbor, Germania, Green Bank, Lower Bank, South Egg Harbor, Weekstown |
| Counties: | Atlantic County [Primary] Burlington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:49 PM |
| Population: | 14,092 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 609 / 640 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 39.5712, -74.5894 |
| Land Area: | 124.079 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 08215 has 14,092 residents and 5,590 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, older than the state (39.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.2%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0%, which is lower than the state average (21.6%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 14,092Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 13,921Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 14,575Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 113.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $84,630Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5,590Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $266,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 14,012 | 13,857 | 13,962 | 13,633 | 13,597 | 13,466 | 13,674 | 13,528 | 14,155 | 14,068 | 14,230 | 13,789 | 13,921 |
| Decennial Census | 13,442 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14,092 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.8
Male Median Age: 43.3
Female Median Age: 46.3
| 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 | 363 | 373 | 445 | 456 | 446 | 366 | 385 | 385 | 375 | 383 | 430 | 590 | 645 | 445 | 358 | 221 | 138 | 107 |
| Female | 344 | 364 | 417 | 368 | 399 | 426 | 372 | 383 | 406 | 393 | 448 | 621 | 619 | 501 | 415 | 308 | 193 | 204 |
| Total | 707 | 737 | 862 | 824 | 845 | 792 | 757 | 768 | 781 | 776 | 878 | 1,211 | 1,264 | 946 | 773 | 529 | 331 | 311 |
| White: | 9,758 | 64.70% |
| Black: | 1,554 | 10.30% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,255 | 14.95% |
| Asian: | 430 | 2.85% |
| American Indian: | 47 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 6 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 1,033 | 6.85% |
| Total: | 15,083 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 6,911 | 49.04% | 43.3 years |
| Females: | 7,181 | 50.96% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 14,092 | 100% | 44.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 12,809 | 92.01% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 268 | 1.93% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 644 | 4.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 200 | 6.06% |
| Total Population: | 13,921 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 13,077 | 93.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 844 | 6.06% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $84,630, which is well under the state median ($101,050), is up $28,277 (50.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,227. Family households earn a median of $101,667 versus $47,347 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,320). By gender, male median income is $52,486 and female is $60,038, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,552 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.8%, which is lower than the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,353 | $55,692 | $56,932 | $57,378 | $60,717 | $63,873 | $63,724 | $67,049 | $67,403 | $71,497 | $71,213 | $74,838 | $84,630 |
| Median Family Income | $68,257 | $68,882 | $67,609 | $66,076 | $67,614 | $74,442 | $74,360 | $83,280 | $85,158 | $79,856 | $85,625 | $94,938 | $101,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,214 | $29,688 | $28,915 | $31,803 | $38,325 | $40,549 | $42,000 | $41,359 | $41,429 | $41,576 | $47,295 | $47,500 | $47,347 |
| Median Male Income | $43,938 | $46,714 | $47,011 | $50,596 | $46,301 | $46,362 | $43,604 | $48,108 | $47,636 | $50,183 | $51,484 | $54,810 | $52,486 |
| Median Female Income | $36,875 | $39,774 | $42,374 | $43,929 | $41,125 | $41,811 | $43,125 | $46,552 | $47,074 | $52,308 | $54,464 | $59,257 | $60,038 |
| Employed: | 6,483 | 55.99% |
| Unemployed: | 431 | 3.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,665 | 40.29% |
| Total: | 11,579 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2,710 | 41.80% |
| Service: | 1,105 | 17.04% |
| Sales and Office: | 1,272 | 19.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 744 | 11.48% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 652 | 10.06% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 6,483 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $266,500, which is considerably lower than the state median ($427,600), is up $18,500 (7.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,400. The median gross rent is $1,525, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $516 (51.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $446. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.94% (64.73% with a mortgage, 35.27% free-and-clear) and renters 25.06% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.49%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,000 | $251,800 | $236,000 | $225,800 | $207,100 | $210,900 | $201,200 | $198,800 | $213,100 | $225,900 | $228,300 | $246,300 | $266,500 |
| Less than $500: | 212 | 15.57% |
| $500 to $999: | 305 | 22.39% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 104 | 7.64% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 356 | 26.14% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 136 | 9.99% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 16 | 1.17% |
| $3,000 or more: | 148 | 10.87% |
| No Rent: | 85 | 6.24% |
| Total: | 1,362 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,009 | $1,063 | $1,138 | $1,139 | $1,093 | $1,069 | $1,118 | $1,114 | $1,079 | $1,030 | $1,114 | $1,163 | $1,525 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,637 | 48.51% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,437 | 26.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,362 | 25.06% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 5,436 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 5,436 | 93.51% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 377 | 6.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,813 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 4,772 | 82.09% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 928 | 15.96% |
| Other Units: | 113 | 1.94% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,813 | 100% |
In 2023, 23.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.90%). High school or higher is 92.40%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is on par with the state rate (7.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.50%). College enrollment is 11.13%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 204 | 2.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 568 | 5.58% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4,014 | 39.47% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,240 | 22.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 790 | 7.77% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,483 | 14.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 872 | 8.57% |
| Total: | 10,171 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 9,399 | 92.41% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2,355 | 23.15% |
| Private Insurance: | 9,571 | 59.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 5,423 | 33.66% |
| No Insurance: | 1,118 | 6.94% |
| Total: | 16,112 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 14,994 | 93.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.9% | 8.8% | 11.1% | 12.1% | 11.0% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 7.1% | 7.5% | 7.7% | 2.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 141 | 5.06% |
| Kindergarten: | 261 | 9.37% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,379 | 49.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 695 | 24.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 310 | 11.13% |
| Total: | 2,786 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 402 | 14.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,335 | 83.81% |
ZIP Code 08215 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 266 business establishments, employing about 3,543 people with an annual payroll of $165,363,000. USPS data shows 5,807 residential mailboxes and 273 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 5,807Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 273Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 6,201Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 4,854Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 295Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 266Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $38,114,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $165,363,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,543Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 08215 is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, within the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12100) and New Jersey's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 369,940 people, about 3.81% of whom live in ZIP Code 08215. It covers 124.079 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.86 sq mi.
| 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 |
| Land Area: | 124.079 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.86 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2092.43, 899.7 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Atlantic-Cape May, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3420350Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Egg Harbor City city; New JerseySource: Census |
ZIP Code 08215 is part of 3 school districts, including: Egg Harbor City School District (Grades KG thru 08), Galloway Township School District (Grades KG thru 08) and Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 6 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.