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ZIP 08205

Population: 28,877 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 08205 is $338,923 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,118/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,923

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$338,923
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+47.2%
10-year appreciation
+114.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$338,923

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$319,900
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
+21.3%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
123
For-sale inventory
190
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
179
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
62

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,118/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,567/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,899/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,578/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,849/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Atlantic Community Charter School, Galloway Township Public School District, Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
Schools include
Atlantic Community Charter School, Arthur Rann Elementary School, Galloway Township Middle School, Reeds Road Elementary School, Roland Rogers Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
55
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Emmell's Septic Landfill (3.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
787
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,760
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,160

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (14 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Winchelsea Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC, COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
13.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,318
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08205State medianUS median
Typical home value$338,923—$288,527
Median sale price$335,000—$325,000
Median days on market69 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,118/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,318—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 08205?
$338,923.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08205?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08205?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08205?
Typical rent: $2,118/month.
Is ZIP 08205 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 08205. 55 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08205?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Emmell's Septic Landfill, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08205?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 08205 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08205?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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