Atlantic City, NJ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 08401 serves a portion of Atlantic City, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. This community is home to approximately 6,633 residents, with a median age of 44.2 years. The median household income of $99,871 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $529,316 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Atlantic City is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 155 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, 08401 reflects the economic character of Atlantic County in New Jersey.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,633 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,257 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $99,871 | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $529,316 | ↑ 76% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 155 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.3% | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.2 yrs | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 2,918 | — |