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ZIP Code 08234
English Creek, NJ, Atlantic County
Population
47,339
Land area
60.7sq mi
People per sq mi
780
City
English Creek
ZIP 08234 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08234 at a glance
- ZIP 08234 (English Creek) is 39% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,217 a year, 5% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,200 (31% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,482 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08234
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08234, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,217
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$313,200
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,482/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
954
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
16,947
$1.15B annual payroll
PPP loans
$106M
1,102 loans
Campaign donations
$309K
26% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08234, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08234, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 08234
ZIP codes near 08234
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08221Linwood | 5.1 mi | 4.7 |
| 08244Somers Point | 5.3 mi | 4.9 |
| 08225Northfield | 5.8 mi | 6.1 |
| 08330Estell Manor | 6.1 mi | 127.4 |
| 08232Pleasantville | 6.7 mi | 5.9 |
| 08403Longport | 7.3 mi | 2.1 |
| 08223Marmora | 7.8 mi | 13 |
| 08402Margate City | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| 08201Absecon | 8.6 mi | 5.7 |
| 08226Ocean City | 8.6 mi | 6.8 |
| 08406Ventnor City | 9 mi | 2 |
| 08317Dorothy | 9.3 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08234?
- ZIP code 08234 is in English Creek, NJ (Atlantic County).
- What county is ZIP code 08234 in?
- ZIP code 08234 is mostly in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08234?
- About 47,339 people live in the 08234 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.