The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 08215 sells for about $349,999, or $242 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.07% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,562 a month.
ZIP 08215 — Egg Harbor City
The housing market in 08215 is showing signs of resilience with a median sale price of $349,999 and a year-over-year price increase of 9.07%. Competitive conditions are evidenced by a 26.47% decrease in days on market, suggesting strong buyer demand despite limited inventory. The market remains stable as it benefits from its proximity to the Atlantic City employment hub.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between affordability and access to the Atlantic City employment core, as well as investors looking for stable rental demand.
Median prices moved up 9.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 6.4% — 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 8.7%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 08215, Atlantic County NJ
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Egg Harbor City School District and Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, with performance metrics generally aligning with regional averages.
The area is subject to standard coastal New Jersey flood and wind risk profiles, with insurance premiums reflecting regional exposure to storm events.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Atlantic City gaming and tourism corridor, with ongoing infrastructure maintenance and local commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels in New Jersey, which maintains one of the highest effective property tax rates in the nation; special districts for schools and utilities are included in the annual levy.
Residents primarily commute via the Atlantic City Expressway and US Route 30, providing direct access to Atlantic City and regional employment hubs.
The area features local parks, proximity to the Mullica River for water-based recreation, and access to regional golf courses and shopping centers within a short drive.
The rental market shows steady demand with a year-over-year rent increase of 10.23%, reflecting low vacancy pressure and limited new supply.
The local economy is anchored by the tourism, gaming, and hospitality sectors of Atlantic City, supported by regional retail and public sector employment.
The area is served by major highway corridors including the Atlantic City Expressway and US Route 30, with limited public transit options primarily focused on bus routes.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial improvements along the main transit corridors.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with specific utility districts providing water and sewer services.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to coastal storm risk, with premiums trending upward in line with regional patterns.
New Jersey is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
New Jersey requires sellers to provide a comprehensive property condition disclosure statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
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.
A popular local destination for swimming, picnicking, and outdoor recreation.
Public golf facility serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.