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Ocean View, NJ

Census-designated place in Cape May County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08230.

Population

728

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

250

ZIP codes

1

Ocean View and its ZIP codes

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Ocean View at a glance

  • Ocean View is 80% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
  • The median household income is $107,344, 4% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,700 (17% below New Jersey).

Local data for Ocean View, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ocean View, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$107,344

Poverty rate

4.2%

Median home value

$376,700

Homeownership

86.5%

Bachelor's or higher

27.4%

Median age

55.0

Average commute

16.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (183), Irish Americans (165), German Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape May County. PPP loans are for Ocean View.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Sep 2026, -1.9 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

Cape May County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ocean View, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.5%
  • Carpooled26.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ocean View, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ocean View, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.8%

U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

10.5%

U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.4%

U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts

ZIP codes in Ocean View

1 in or overlapping Ocean View. Population shown

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Cities near Ocean View

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South SeavilleCensus-designated place1.5 mi2.4
SeavilleCensus-designated place1.9 mi3.3
Sea Isle CityCity3.3 mi2.2
PalermoCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.1
StrathmereCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.5
South DennisCensus-designated place3.9 mi6.2
WoodbineBorough4.9 mi8
DennisvilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi4.4
MarmoraCensus-designated place6.2 mi2
TuckahoeCensus-designated place6.6 mi1
AvalonBorough7 mi4.3
GoshenCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.7
MarshallvilleCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.2
Beesleys PointCensus-designated place7.8 mi2.1
Ocean CityCity7.9 mi6.8
Corbin CityCity8 mi7.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ocean View, NJ in?
Ocean View is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Ocean View, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ocean View include 08230.
What is the population of Ocean View, NJ?
About 728 people live in Ocean View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ocean View?
Nearby places include South Seaville (1.5 mi), Seaville (1.9 mi), Sea Isle City (3.3 mi), Palermo (3.6 mi), Strathmere (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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