ZIP code 08260
Where is ZIP code 08260?
Wildwood, New Jersey
Cape May County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 08260 belongs to Wildwood, New Jersey in Cape May County. 08260 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 609 and 640. About 12,959 people live in the 08260 area, where the median household income is $79,699. The closest ZIP codes are 08242 (Rio Grande, 2.6 mi northwest), 08252 (Whitesboro, 3.5 mi north) and 08204 (Cape May, 4.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 08260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wildwood |
| Also accepted | N Wildwood, North Wildwood, West Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood Crst |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cape May County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 609, 640 |
| Coordinates | 38.9949, -74.838 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 082 |
Population and income in 08260
| Population | 12,959 · higher than 58% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 813 · lower than 68% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.2 years · higher than 96% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $79,699 · lower than 84% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $58,603 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $469,400 · higher than 55% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,072 a month |
| Housing units | 23,064 |
| Households | 7,101 (1.82 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 15.95 sq mi (plus 8.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08260. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08260
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08242 | Rio Grande, NJ | 2.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 08252 | Whitesboro, NJ | 3.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 08204 | Cape May, NJ | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 08219 | Green Creek, NJ | 4.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 08251 | Villas, NJ | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 08247 | Stone Harbor, NJ | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 08245 | South Dennis, NJ | 7.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 08212 | Cape May Point, NJ | 7.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 08218 | Goshen, NJ | 10.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 08210 | Cape May Court House, NJ | 10.3 mi N | Standard |
| 08243 | Sea Isle City, NJ | 13.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08260 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08260
123 MAIN ST
WILDWOOD NJ 08260
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts N WILDWOOD, NORTH WILDWOOD, WEST WILDWOOD, WILDWOOD CREST and WILDWOOD CRST as the city name for 08260. Avoid Anglesea, Grassy Sound, Shaw Crest and Wildwood City: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08260-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08260?
- 08260 is a Wildwood, New Jersey ZIP code. N Wildwood, North Wildwood, West Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and Wildwood Crst are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08260 in?
- ZIP code 08260 is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08260 in?
- 08260 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08260?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08260 use area codes 609 and 640.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08260?
- About 12,959 people live in ZIP code 08260, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08260?
- The median household income in 08260 is $79,699 a year, lower than 84% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 08260?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08260 are 08242 (Rio Grande, 2.6 miles), 08252 (Whitesboro, 3.5 miles), 08204 (Cape May, 4.8 miles) and 08219 (Green Creek, 4.9 miles).