ZIP Code 08242, NJ
Living in 08242
Bikeability
57
Walkability
35
Commute
76
Public Transit
69
Affordability
49
Public Safety
81
Airports
76
Hospitals
24
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
39
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.1k
Population
+3 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
-6% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office19%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation10%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$258k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
37%
Built 2000 or Later
$875
Median Monthly Rent
+$62 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in 08242
United States45
New Jersey50
Ocean City Metro Area23
Cape May County23
Property Crime in 08242
United States48
New Jersey32
Ocean City Metro Area57
Cape May County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 08242
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding51
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 08242, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 08242, NJ
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
0 miles, SE
Cape Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Wildwood Catholic High School
5 miles, E
Cape Trinity Catholic School
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 08242, NJ
Wesley College
36 miles, W
Delaware State University
37 miles, W
Stockton University
38 miles, NE
Rowan University
49 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 08242, NJ
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
6 miles, NE
Beebe Medical Center
21 miles, SW
Shore Medical Center
26 miles, NE
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 08242, NJ
Atlantic City International Airport
35 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
62 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
87 miles, N