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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08248

Cape May County · Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Typical home value

$1,590,951[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.5%
5-year / yr
+9.6%
10-year / yr
+8.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+460.1%
vs metro
+275.9%
vs state
+179.3%
ZIP 08248 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08248 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 08248 is worth $1,590,951 — 275.9% above the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#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
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$22,796[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cape May 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 Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
266[3]
Median household income
$108,953[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-95[5]
Moved in
2,617
Moved out
2,712

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$8,045
Loan principal$1,272,761
Down payment$318,190
Total interest paid$1,623,337

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$11,266
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
81st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
41st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08248?
The typical home in 08248 is worth $1,590,951, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08248?
Home values in 08248 are up 4.5% over the past year, and up 9.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 08248?
The effective property tax rate in 08248 is 1.4% — roughly $22,796 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08248?
ZIP code 08248 has a population of 266 and a median household income of $108,953.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cape May Point, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,548,878
    Gross yield
  • Sea Isle City, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,479,089
    Gross yield
  • Longport, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,452,858
    Gross yield
  • Ocean City, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,092,086
    Gross yield
  • Margate City, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,089,567
    Gross yield
  • Erma CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $714,749
    Gross yield

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