ZIP code 08212
Where is ZIP code 08212?
Cape May Point, New Jersey
Cape May County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 08212 belongs to Cape May Point, New Jersey in Cape May County. 08212 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Cape May Point post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 609 and 640. About 138 people live in the 08212 area, where the median household income is $86,125. The closest ZIP codes are 08204 (Cape May, 3.3 mi northeast), 08251 (Villas, 6.1 mi north) and 08242 (Rio Grande, 7.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 08212 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cape May Point |
| Also accepted | Cape May Pt |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 609, 640 |
| Coordinates | 38.9372, -74.9654 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 082 |
Population and income in 08212
| Population | 138 · lower than 96% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 468 · lower than 77% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 70.8 years · higher than 100% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 33% / 67% |
| Median household income | $86,125 · lower than 78% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $135,317 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,050,000 · higher than 96% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 643 |
| Households | 82 (1.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 98% / 2.4% |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi (plus 1.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08212. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08212
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08204 | Cape May, NJ | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 08251 | Villas, NJ | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 08242 | Rio Grande, NJ | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 08260 | Wildwood, NJ | 7.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 08219 | Green Creek, NJ | 8.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08252 | Whitesboro, NJ | 9.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08245 | South Dennis, NJ | 12.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 08247 | Stone Harbor, NJ | 13.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 08218 | Goshen, NJ | 15.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 19971 | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 16.1 mi S | Standard |
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ | 16.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 08210 | Cape May Court House, NJ | 17 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08212 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08212
PO BOX 123
CAPE MAY POINT NJ 08212
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CAPE MAY PT as the city name for 08212. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08212-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08212?
- 08212 is a Cape May Point, New Jersey ZIP code. Cape May Pt is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08212 in?
- ZIP code 08212 is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08212 in?
- 08212 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08212?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08212 use area codes 609 and 640.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08212?
- About 138 people live in ZIP code 08212, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08212?
- The median household income in 08212 is $86,125 a year, lower than 78% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- Can I use 08212 for a street address?
- No. 08212 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Cape May Point use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 08212?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08212 are 08204 (Cape May, 3.3 miles), 08251 (Villas, 6.1 miles), 08242 (Rio Grande, 7.5 miles) and 08260 (Wildwood, 7.9 miles).