The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 08201 sells for about $362,000, or $247 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,825 a month.
ZIP 08201 — Absecon
The housing market in 08201 is a balanced micro-market characterized by low inventory and consistent demand. While pricing shows moderate appreciation, the area remains an accessible entry point for the Atlantic City metro area. High property tax burdens and coastal environmental risks remain key considerations for buyers.
The area fits family buyers seeking suburban living at a lower price point than immediate coastal hubs, as well as commuters working in the Atlantic City metro area.
Median prices moved up 8.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 10.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 08201, Atlantic County NJ
Reported crime trends in Absecon have shown improvement with year-over-year decreases in violent and property crime. The area is generally considered safer than 78% of US cities.
Public schools serving the area are generally rated in the bottom 50% of New Jersey schools based on proficiency testing. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 10:1.
The area faces high environmental risk, particularly regarding flooding in FEMA zone AE and potential storm-related wind damage. Comprehensive flood insurance is required for many properties in the ZIP.
Development momentum is tied to the broader Atlantic City region, with infrastructure focusing on the Atlantic City International Airport and the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park.
Taxation is governed by the City of Absecon and Atlantic County, with property taxes reflecting local municipal, school district, and county levies. New Jersey maintains some of the highest effective property tax rates in the nation.
The area offers moderate proximity to major employment hubs in Atlantic City with average commute times of approximately 21 minutes.
Proximity to the New Jersey coastline provides access to beach recreation, golf courses, and shopping centers within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is tight with limited active inventory, leading to upward pressure on rents.
The local economy is driven by service, retail, and hospitality sectors tied to the Atlantic City casino and tourism industry, alongside public education.
The area is served by major highway corridors including US Route 30 and the Garden State Parkway, facilitating access to the Atlantic City metro area.
No major large-scale commercial developments specifically inside the 08201 ZIP boundaries are currently cited as pipeline-level projects.
Property parcels are subject to standard Atlantic County and municipal school district taxing jurisdictions.
The insurance market is characterized by higher premiums for homeowners, driven primarily by flood and storm/wind exposure in the coastal zone.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 08201 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides access to coastal recreation and boating.
Local municipal park serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.