ZIP Code 08240 in Pomona, NJ

A Campus Community

ZIP 08240 serves Stockton University in Pomona, New Jersey. This isn't a residential community. It's a campus. Of the 2,441 residents counted here, 2,407 live in noninstitutionalized group quarters, primarily student dormitories. That's 98.6% of the population. Only 7 traditional households exist within this ZIP's boundaries.

The median age of 20.0 years confirms what the housing data shows: these are college students. With 348.7 residents per household unit, the ratio reflects dormitory living rather than family homes. The campus maintains 187 PO Boxes and 64 business delivery points, serving student organizations, academic departments, and administrative offices.

How Mail Works on Campus

Mail delivery follows an Urban+Rural pattern with 2 City carrier routes and 1 Rural route covering the campus. W White Horse Pike dominates delivery with 56 ZIP+4 records and multiple unit designators, suggesting either a large residential complex or multiple campus buildings accessed from this main road. Other delivery points include W Jimmie Leeds Rd and S Pomona Rd.

Stockton University uses this ZIP for campus mail operations. The Pomona post office opened before October 2004 and is classified as a PO Box ZIP, though street delivery does reach campus buildings. Students and departments receive mail through the campus mail system or individual PO Boxes.

Population Characteristics

The 2,780 residents aged 25 and over show 60.5% with a bachelor's degree or higher. This high educational attainment likely includes faculty, staff, and graduate students counted in the census data.

Employment and Economic Profile

Employment data shows strong concentrations in educational services and healthcare (483 workers) and transportation (1,030 workers, possibly including students with campus jobs). An unusually high 18.3% work from home, reflecting modern academic work patterns. Per capita income of $6,554 is typical for student populations with limited earned income.

Regional Context

The facility serves the immediate campus area within Atlantic County, with the municipality of Pomona located just 0.2 miles away. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning PO Box service is the designated delivery method for the surrounding area, though the campus itself has limited street delivery infrastructure.

Mailing to Stockton University

Mailing to this location requires understanding the campus structure. Student mail typically goes to PO Box addresses, while departmental mail may use building-specific street addresses on W White Horse Pike or other campus roads. The post office maintains General Delivery service (Route G001), useful for temporary campus visitors or new students awaiting permanent addresses.

Standard format for student mail:

Student Name
PO Box [Number]
Pomona, NJ 08240

Format for campus buildings:

Department Name
[Building Number] W White Horse Pike
Pomona, NJ 08240

Street Name Patterns

W White Horse Pike serves as the primary campus access road, with the majority of delivery points concentrated along this corridor.

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