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Avalon, NJ
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08202.
Population
1,488
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
348
ZIP codes
1
Avalon and its ZIP codes
Avalon at a glance
- Avalon is 73% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $139,167, 34% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,959,000 (about 4.3 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is $1,708 a month.
Local data for Avalon, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avalon, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,167
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$1,959,000
Median rent
$1,708/mo
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
70.6%
Median age
65.6
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (417), German Americans (294), Italian Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape May County. PPP loans are for Avalon.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,126
43,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,400
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $14,258 per person
How people get to work
Avalon, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.5%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle4.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home33.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avalon, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,649
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
25,975
40.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avalon, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Avalon
1 in or overlapping Avalon. Population shown
Cities near Avalon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stone HarborBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Cape May Court HouseCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 8.7 |
| Sea Isle CityCity | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.2 |
| BurleighCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| North WildwoodCity | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| South SeavilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Ocean ViewCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| GoshenCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.5 |
| West WildwoodBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WildwoodCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| StrathmereCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| SeavilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Rio GrandeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.7 |
| DennisvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avalon, NJ in?
- Avalon is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Avalon, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Avalon include 08202.
- What is the population of Avalon, NJ?
- About 1,488 people live in Avalon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avalon?
- Nearby places include Stone Harbor (3.3 mi), Cape May Court House (4 mi), Sea Isle City (4.7 mi), South Dennis (6.3 mi), Burleigh (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023