ZIP Code 08242 - Rio Grande New Jersey
Overview
ZIP Code 08242 is located in Rio Grande New Jersey. Portions of 08242 are also in Erma and Whitesboro and Middle Township and Lower Township. 08242 is entirely within Cape May County. Regionally, 08242 is located in Metro Philadelphia.
ZIP Code 08242 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rio Grande |
| Primary County | Cape May County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,726 |
| Area Code(s) | 609 / 640 / |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 08242 Map
08242 Demographics
08242 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Jersey based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 08242 is White. The current unemployment level in 08242 is 4.7%.
| Population | 3,726 |
| Population Growth Rate | 26.9% |
| Population Density | 649 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,309 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,893 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $330,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.96% |
08242 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,844 | 69.96% |
| Black | 260 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 936 | 23.03% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 122 | 6.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 288 | 15.95% |
| High School Diploma | 652 | 36.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 82 | 4.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 153 | 8.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 234 | 12.96% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 10.19% |
| Masters Degree | 80 | 4.43% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
08242 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.01583862, -74.87885284 |
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| Region | Metro Philadelphia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Ocean City, NJ |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
08242 Schools
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08242 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 84c - Barrier Islands - Coastal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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