08403 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08403, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08403 is a zip code in Atlantic County, New Jersey, which covers Egg Harbor and Longport, with a total population of 906 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 08403 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08403.

The estimated population of people living in 08403 is 906, with a median age of 65.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08403 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
906
+0.33%
-16.73%
2020
903
 -7.95% -
2019
981
+1.45%
-
2018
967
 -11.12% -
2017
1,088
 - -

Population of 08403 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08403 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
93.4%
96.9%
 -3.61%
Black/African American
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
0.8%
 +75.00%
Asian
2.8%
0.6%
 +366.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.9%
 +155.56%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08403 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 08403 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08403 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08403 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 65.8 -0.45% 68.4 -0.44% 63.8 +0.16%
2020 66.1 +3.28% 68.7 +3.15% 63.7 +3.41%
2019 64 +0.79% 66.6 +1.68% 61.6 -2.22%
2018 63.5 +0.47% 65.5 -0.15% 63 +1.78%
2017 63.2 - 65.6 - 61.9 -

The median age of the 08403 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 08403 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 21 -35.65% 34 -68.65% 12 14
10 to 19 25 +34.09% 30 -79.85% 30 10
20 to 29 22 -34.35% 18 +78.49% 12 20
30 to 39 15 -56.66% 14 -48.38% 7 3
40 to 49 27 -81.94% 34 -6.98% 8 28
50 to 59 104 -43.75% 132 -7.51% 63 118
60 to 69 90 +13.91% 151 -5.74% 100 139
70+ 210 -10.76% 161 2.29% 185 157

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08403 zip code is $105,385.00.

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 08403.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $115,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $116,667.00
  • 65 and over
    $98,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08403 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 08403, 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 08403 is currently $205,234.00.

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.

25.73% of households in 08403 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 08403 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08403 is $108,708.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08403 by the total population of 08403.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08403 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08403 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
    14.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08403 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08403 zip over the age of 16 is 854.

Of those people, a total of 44.40% 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 08403 is 41.60%.

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 08403 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 14 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 16 68.80% 54.50%
25 to 29 years 16 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 3 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 28 78.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 124 85.50% 15.10%
55 to 59 years 72 65.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 110 48.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 215 36.30% 2.60%
75 years and over 256 16.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08403. 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 811 43.20% 6.90%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 25 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 17 23.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 7 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 808 42.90% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08403 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 08403 is 355, with median earnings of $72,708.00.

Women in 08403 are earning approximately 62.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 355 $72,708.00
Male 204 $91,250.00
Female 151 $57,321.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08403 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 106 $101,250.00
Business and Financial 32 $74,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $100,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 18 $214,063.00
Educational and Library 28 $90,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $78,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $61,964.00
Healthcare Support 27 $41,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 41 $68,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $39,808.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $46,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08403 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 08403.

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 81 $79,583.00 25 $101,563.00
Business and Financial 17 $157,292.00 15 $67,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $100,833.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 18 $214,063.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 22 $92,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $78,438.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $61,429.00 15 $111,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $41,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $0.00 2 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 23 $140,625.00 18 $11,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 24 $39,808.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $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 482 households in 08403, with an average household size of 1.88 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 310 families living in the 08403 zip code with an average family size of 2.32 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 08403:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 267 7 36 172
Average Household Size 2.33 2.29 2.25 1.09
Total Families 267 7 36 0
Average Household Size 2.33 2.29 2.25 0

Poverty

Of the 310 families living in 08403, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08403:

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 1,594 housing units in 08403.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 482 30.24%
Vacant 1,112 69.76%

3.01% of the total 1,594 housing units in 08403 are rental units. This is approximately 48 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 395 are occupied by the owner - or 24.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08403 is $1,912.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08403 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
    39
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    21
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08403 is $782,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08403 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    3
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    14
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    45
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    202
  • $1,000,000 or more
    128

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08403. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08403 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    96
  • 1940 to 1949
    113
  • 1950 to 1959
    230
  • 1960 to 1969
    242
  • 1970 to 1979
    387
  • 1980 to 1989
    107
  • 1990 to 1999
    86
  • 2000 to 2009
    151
  • 2010 to 2013
    182
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 08403 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    28
  • 1 vehicle available
    190
  • 2 vehicles available
    203
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    61

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08403 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08403 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08403.

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
    4
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    58
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    18
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    51
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    25
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    12
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    30
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    19
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    3
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    30
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 08403 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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