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Cities in ZIP code 08401

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 08401. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 08401 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

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Atlantic City, NJ

Stats and Demographics for the 08401 ZIP Code

ZIP code 08401 is located in southern New Jersey and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 08401 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely small number of families and an extremely large number of single parents. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 08401 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 08401 has a slightly higher than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 08401 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1960s. Looking at 08401 real estate data, the median home value of $203,300 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 08401 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 08401 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 08401 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $29,200 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely low compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, residents in ZIP code 08401 earn less than in other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 08401 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. 08401 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 08401 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 08401 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

For more information, see Atlantic City, NJ commute times.

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.

Schools in ZIP Code 08401

ZIP Code 08401 is in the following school districts: Atlantic City Community Charter School District, Atlantic City Public Schools, and Private. There are 13 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 08401.

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