08226 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08226, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08226 is a zip code in Cape May County, New Jersey, which covers County subdivisions not defined and Ocean City, with a total population of 11,211 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 08226 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08226.

The estimated population of people living in 08226 is 11,211, with a median age of 56.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08226 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,211
+1.32%
-1.03%
2020
11,065
 -0.6% -
2019
11,132
 -0.62% -
2018
11,202
 -1.11% -
2017
11,328
 - -

Population of 08226 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08226 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.6%
85.6%
 0.00%
Black/African American
3.1%
2.6%
 +19.23%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
9.1%
8.1%
 +12.35%
Asian
0.4%
1.8%
 -77.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.7%
 +5.88%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08226 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 08226 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08226 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08226 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 56.3 -0.53% 54.5 -0.55% 58 +0.17%
2020 56.6 -0.53% 54.8 +1.29% 57.9 -1.03%
2019 56.9 +4.02% 54.1 +3.64% 58.5 +2.27%
2018 54.7 +2.82% 52.2 +2.15% 57.2 +3.44%
2017 53.2 - 51.1 - 55.3 -

The median age of the 08226 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 08226 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 560 -64.14% 579 -57.19% 259 305
10 to 19 498 +22.48% 693 +9.99% 611 733
20 to 29 594 -48.25% 412 +11.42% 355 445
30 to 39 408 +12.06% 488 -26.5% 443 361
40 to 49 485 +2.27% 541 +1.93% 490 551
50 to 59 746 +4.32% 868 +6.47% 767 923
60 to 69 1,015 -1.95% 1,040 +6.93% 991 1,109
70+ 931 +29.31% 1,470 +11.19% 1,230 1,638

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08226 zip code is $88,414.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 08226.

  • Under 25
    $28,095.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,469.00
  • 45 to 64
    $138,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $70,170.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08226 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 08226, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 08226 is currently $131,600.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

20.38% of households in 08226 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 08226 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08226 is $62,530.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08226 by the total population of 08226.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08226 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08226 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    21.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08226 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08226 zip over the age of 16 is 9,870.

Of those people, a total of 53.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 08226 is 51.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 08226 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 567 53.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 414 65.00% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 386 83.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 462 81.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 686 85.40% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 1,596 88.50% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 791 75.30% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,134 56.50% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 2,004 27.40% 4.60%
75 years and over 1,830 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08226. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,028 51.80% 2.70%
Black or African American 259 60.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 35 71.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 382 72.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 166 54.20% 5.60%
Hispanic or Latino 678 61.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,732 52.00% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08226 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 08226 is 5,096, with median earnings of $54,722.00.

Women in 08226 are earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,096 $54,722.00
Male 2,567 $67,813.00
Female 2,529 $48,917.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08226 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 662 $92,115.00
Business and Financial 288 $107,273.00
Computer and Mathematical 223 $84,576.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $138,068.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $11,250.00
Community and Social Service 124 $70,625.00
Legal 185 $153,977.00
Educational and Library 483 $67,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $36,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 344 $79,500.00
Healthcare Support 42 $19,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $52,500.00
Law Enforcement 61 $95,444.00
Food Preparation and Serving 366 $16,129.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $36,806.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $28,750.00
Sales 740 $40,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 508 $41,429.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $56,466.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 67 $27,188.00
Production 142 $21,675.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $250,001.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08226 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 08226.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 332 $130,667.00 330 $72,763.00
Business and Financial 171 $93,424.00 117 $180,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 206 $84,688.00 17 $73,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $138,068.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $11,650.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $61,806.00 95 $88,125.00
Legal 85 $250,001.00 100 $57,396.00
Educational and Library 211 $67,938.00 272 $67,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $35,438.00 49 $38,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $106,000.00 282 $79,300.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 42 $19,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $14,333.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $95,625.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 116 $38,750.00 250 $6,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 98 $28,889.00
Sales 378 $92,778.00 362 $16,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 167 $49,250.00 341 $36,927.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 207 $57,198.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 67 $27,188.00 0 $0.00
Production 112 $21,573.00 30 $27,813.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $250,001.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,353 households in 08226, with an average household size of 2.06 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,137 families living in the 08226 zip code with an average family size of 2.76 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 08226:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,722 46 369 2,216
Average Household Size 2.78 3.04 2.66 1.06
Total Families 2,722 46 369 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.93 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 3,137 families living in 08226, 5.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08226:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 20,835 housing units in 08226.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,353 25.69%
Vacant 15,482 74.31%

6.89% of the total 20,835 housing units in 08226 are rental units. This is approximately 1,435 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,764 are occupied by the owner - or 18.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08226 is $1,332.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08226 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    154
  • Less than $500
    144
  • $500 to $999
    347
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    383
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    403
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    80
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4
  • $3,000 or more
    74

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08226 is $594,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08226 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    23
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    42
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    33
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    54
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    279
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,000
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,828
  • $1,000,000 or more
    505

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08226. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08226 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,528
  • 1940 to 1949
    742
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,231
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,455
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,695
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,778
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,390
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,354
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,623
  • 2014 or later
    39

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 08226 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    488
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,181
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,986
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    698

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08226 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08226 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08226.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    204
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    716
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    640
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    356
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    310
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    273
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    579
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    137
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    191
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    346
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    523
  • 90 or more minutes
    235

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 08226 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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