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ZIP Code 08226
Ocean City, NJ, Cape May County
Population
11,261
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,668
City
Ocean City
ZIP 08226 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08226 at a glance
- ZIP 08226 (Ocean City) is 31% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,782, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $840,500 (85% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,683 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08226
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08226, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,782
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$840,500
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,683/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
56.7%
Median age
56.1
Average commute
27.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
571
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,283
$176M annual payroll
PPP loans
$38.42M
628 loans
Campaign donations
$129K
21% D, 49% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08226, 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
85° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08226, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 08226
ZIP codes near 08226
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08223Marmora | 2.8 mi | 13 |
| 08244Somers Point | 4 mi | 4.9 |
| 08248Strathmere | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| 08403Longport | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| 08221Linwood | 6.2 mi | 4.7 |
| 08230Seaville | 6.7 mi | 19.5 |
| 08402Margate City | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| 08225Northfield | 8.1 mi | 6.1 |
| 08234English Creek | 8.6 mi | 60.7 |
| 08243Sea Isle City | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| 08406Ventnor City | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| 08246South Seaville | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08226?
- ZIP code 08226 is in Ocean City, NJ (Cape May County).
- What county is ZIP code 08226 in?
- ZIP code 08226 is mostly in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08226?
- About 11,261 people live in the 08226 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.