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Smithville, NJ
Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08205.
Population
9,545
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,720
ZIP codes
1
Smithville and its ZIP codes
Smithville at a glance
- Smithville is 35% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,579 a year, 25% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,200 (39% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,507 a month.
Local data for Smithville, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smithville, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,579
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$279,200
Median rent
$1,507/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.5%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,094), Irish Americans (1,531), German Americans (1,033).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atlantic County. PPP loans are for Smithville.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -2.0 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
How people get to work
Smithville, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithville, 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
87° / 25°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithville, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Smithville
1 in or overlapping Smithville. Population shown
Cities near Smithville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OceanvilleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Leeds PointCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Port RepublicCity | 2.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Stockton UniversityCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| PomonaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Absecon HighlandsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2 |
| AbseconCity | 5.1 mi | 5.5 |
| GermaniaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.6 |
| CologneCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| New GretnaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Mystic IslandCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.9 |
| PleasantvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 5.7 |
| BrigantineCity | 7.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Atlantic CityCity | 7.9 mi | 10.8 |
| Egg Harbor CityCity | 8.2 mi | 10.9 |
| NorthfieldCity | 9.1 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithville, NJ in?
- Smithville is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Smithville, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smithville include 08205.
- What is the population of Smithville, NJ?
- About 9,545 people live in Smithville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithville?
- Nearby places include Oceanville (1.8 mi), Leeds Point (2.2 mi), Port Republic (2.6 mi), Stockton University (3.1 mi), Pomona (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023