08221 ZIP Code, Linwood, NJ
08221 is a ZIP code in Linwood, New Jersey in Atlantic County. It covers 4.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 08403, 08225 and 08244. 6,992 people live here in 2,609 households. At about 1,487 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $156,354, well above the New Jersey median of $103,556; the median age is 45.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Linwood, NJ
- County: Atlantic County
- Land area: 4.7 sq mi
- Population: 6,992
- Median household income: $156,354
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,992 |
| Households | 2,609 |
| Median household income | $156,354 |
| Income per person | $75,378 |
| Median age | 45.3 |
| Homeowners | 93.9% |
| Median home value | $394,700 |
| Median rent | $2,188 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% |
| Broadband internet | 94.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.8% |
| $15–25K | 1.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.6% |
| $35–50K | 5.6% |
| $50–75K | 6.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.2% |
| $100–150K | 17.1% |
| $150–200K | 15.2% |
| $200K+ | 35.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.3% |
| 75+ | 10.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 55.3% |
| Owned outright | 32.5% |
| Rented | 5.7% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.0% |
| Townhome | 4.7% |
| 2–4 units | 3.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 08221
288 business establishments with 2,431 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 85
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 50
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Finance and Insurance: 28
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 21
- Construction: 18
- Accommodation and Food Services: 17
- Retail Trade: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 08403 — Longport borough, NJ (1.9 mi)
- 08225 — Northfield city, NJ (2 mi)
- 08244 — Somers Point city, NJ (2.5 mi)
- 08402 — Margate City city, NJ (3.3 mi)
- 08232 — Pleasantville city, NJ (4.2 mi)
- 08406 — Ventnor City city, NJ (4.4 mi)
- 08234 — English Creek CDP, NJ (4.5 mi)
- 08226 — Ocean City city, NJ (5.7 mi)
Areas that include 08221
- Linwood, NJ ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Atlantic County ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- New Jersey ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 23: highest median household income in Atlantic County
- No. 5 of 23: highest median home value in Atlantic County
- No. 3 of 23: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Atlantic County
- No. 4 of 23: highest share of households with children in Atlantic County
- No. 7 of 24: highest median age in Atlantic County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 08221, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 08221 in?
- 08221 is a Linwood, NJ mailing address. By land area, 81% lies inside Linwood; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 08221 in?
- 08221 is in Atlantic County.
- What is the population of 08221?
- About 6,992 people (±27), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,971.
- What is the median household income in 08221?
- $156,354 (±$31,226), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 08221?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 08221 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 08221?
- The closest, measured center to center: 08403 (1.9 mi, Longport borough, NJ), 08225 (2 mi, Northfield), 08244 (2.5 mi, Somers Point), 08402 (3.3 mi, Margate City), 08232 (4.2 mi, Pleasantville) and 08406 (4.4 mi, Ventnor City).
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