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Absecon, NJ
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08201.
Population
9,170
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,658
ZIP codes
1
Absecon and its ZIP codes
Absecon at a glance
- Absecon is 30% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,676, 29% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,300 (37% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,807 a month.
Local data for Absecon, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Absecon, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,676
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,807/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,355), German Americans (1,864), Italian Americans (1,189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Absecon.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,473
125,225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,187
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $8,236 per person
PPP loans
$19.5M
301 loans, 2,391 jobs reported
How people get to work
Absecon, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Absecon, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,655
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
12,522
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 30°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Absecon, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Absecon
1 in or overlapping Absecon. Population shown
Cities near Absecon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Absecon HighlandsCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| PleasantvilleCity | 3.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Atlantic CityCity | 3.3 mi | 10.8 |
| OceanvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| PomonaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.8 |
| NorthfieldCity | 4.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Ventnor CityCity | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| SmithvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Stockton UniversityCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Leeds PointCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BrigantineCity | 5.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Margate CityCity | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| BargaintownCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.5 |
| LinwoodCity | 6.5 mi | 3.8 |
| LongportBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Port RepublicCity | 7.6 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Absecon, NJ in?
- Absecon is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Absecon, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Absecon include 08201.
- What is the population of Absecon, NJ?
- About 9,170 people live in Absecon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Absecon?
- Nearby places include Absecon Highlands (1.7 mi), Pleasantville (3.1 mi), Atlantic City (3.3 mi), Oceanville (4.4 mi), Pomona (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023