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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08244

Atlantic County · Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Typical home value

$423,279[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+10.4%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+49.0%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-25.7%
ZIP 08244 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08244 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 08244 is worth $423,279. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. The effective property tax rate is 2.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,455[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Atlantic County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
10,659[3]
Median household income
$70,255[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Atlantic County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-442[5]
Moved in
5,095
Moved out
5,537

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Jordan Road Elementary School

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · Somers Point School District

    384 students

  • Dawes Avenue Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Somers Point School District

    366 students

  • Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

    High · Grades 9–12 · Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

    327 students

  • New York Avenue Elementary School

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Somers Point School District

    4 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,140
Loan principal$338,624
Down payment$84,656
Total interest paid$431,896

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,199
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08244?
The typical home in 08244 is worth $423,279, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08244?
Home values in 08244 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 10.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 08244?
The effective property tax rate in 08244 is 2.0% — roughly $8,455 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08244?
ZIP code 08244 has a population of 10,659 and a median household income of $70,255.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Rio Grande CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $425,299
    Gross yield
  • Port Republic, NJ

    Typical home
    $430,248
    Gross yield
  • English Creek CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $405,101
    Gross yield
  • Villas CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $401,947
    Gross yield
  • Cape May Court House CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $449,281
    Gross yield
  • Northfield, NJ

    Typical home
    $392,007
    Gross yield

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