ZIP Code 08247 -- Stone harbor, NJ

Cape May | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2.2x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • Home prices are 10.8x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • With 72.08% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • 26.50% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 64.70 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.

Quick Overview

Population
965
Unknown
Median Income
$167,917
Home Value
$1,805,600
Median Rent
$1,711
Median Age
64.70
Diversity Index
9.20
Very Low
Cost of Living
444.0
very high
Unemployment
4.7%

About ZIP Code 08247

ZIP code 08247 in Stone Harbor, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 965. The median household income is $167,917, which is This is 124% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $1,805,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 10.8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 444.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 64.70 years. Approximately 72.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Cape May, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
965
Median Age
64.70
Male Population
465
48.2%
Female Population
500
51.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
9.20 Very Low
White
96.0%
Black or African American
0.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Other Race
0.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$167,917
Mean Household Income
$274,626
Per Capita Income
$139,839
Below Poverty Line
5.6%

This is 124% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,805,600
Median Rent
$1,711
Total Housing Units
3,275
Occupied Units
505
Vacant Units
2,770
84.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1980
Owner Occupied
89.9%
Renter Occupied
10.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 10.8x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.9% Renter 10.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 99.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 28.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
386
Employment Rate
95.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
55.0%
Carpool
5.1%
Public Transit
2.0%
Work from Home
26.5%

Cost of Living Index

444.0
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 08247 is 344.0% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

Compare 08247 with:

Compare 08247 with Another ZIP Code

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Cape May

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
08210 Cape may court h 17,143 $90,013
08204 North cape may 16,573 $82,466
08260 North wildwood 12,959 $79,699
08226 Ocean city 11,261 $101,782
08251 Villas 10,503 $83,637
08270 Corbin city 8,362 $99,592

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 08247

ZIP code 08247 (Stone harbor, NJ) has a total population of 965 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 64.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 08247 is $167,917 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 124% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 08247 is primarily located in Stone harbor, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Cape May County.

The median home value in ZIP code 08247 is $1,805,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,711.

The median age in ZIP code 08247 is 64.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 08247 has a cost of living index of 443.95 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 08247, 72.08% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 28.15% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08247 is 4.66%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 26.50% of workers work from home.

Explore More

Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.