ZIP Code 08317 Demographics & Data

About Dorothy, NJ (ZIP Code 08317)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 08317

The 08317 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Dorothy, NJ in Atlantic County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,636. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $81,414, and approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 10.5% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $32,229. The median age in ZIP Code 08317 is approximately 43.2 years, with 23.6% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 08317

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08317 is 1,636.

Dorothy, NJ

The 08317 ZIP Code is associated with Dorothy, NJ in Atlantic County.

Area Codes associated with 08317

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08317 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 08317.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08317

Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset: 4:44 pm
Sunrise in 08317 6:42 am
Sunrise in 08317 4:44 pm

Weather forecast for 08317

This Afternoon's forecast for 08317: Sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 08317

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08317 Fair

Internet in 08317

An estimated 85.1% of households in ZIP Code 08317 have a computer, while about 72.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08317

Females comprise about 54.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 08317, while males account for approximately 45.4%.

Health Insurance in 08317

Approximately 8.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08317 (Dorothy, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08317

The median household income in ZIP Code 08317 is $81,414, while the region's mean household income is $94,933. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,229. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08317 of $32,229 is approximately 24.6% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.9% of the population in 08317 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 26.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 08317 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08317

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 1.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 26.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 30.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.1%
$200,000 or more per year 9.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08317

In ZIP Code 08317, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 10.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.6% in this Atlantic County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08317

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.6%
Some college, no degree 29.9%
Associate's degree 12.4%
Bachelor's degree 9.7%
Graduate or professional degree 0.8%

Education Level Details

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Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08317

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08317, 91.6% is one race, while 8.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 08317 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08317 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.1%), followed by Black or African American (18.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08317

Industry Percent
White 85.1%
Black or African American 18.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.7%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08317

In ZIP Code 08317, 90.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Atlantic County region.

Language Spoken in 08317

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.6%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 7.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08317

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08317, an estimated 31.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Atlantic County region.

Age of Housing in 08317

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 31.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 13.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08317

Residents of ZIP Code 08317 are older than average. The median age of 43.2 years in ZIP Code 08317 is approximately 13.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 08317 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 08317 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08317

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.7%
5 to 9 years 10.1%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 5.0%
25 to 34 years 6.9%
35 to 44 years 14.5%
45 to 54 years 10.1%
55 to 59 years 10.3%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 12.8%
75 to 84 years 5.4%
85 years and over 0.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08317 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08317

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08317 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08317 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08317 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08317

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08317

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08317 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08317 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes electricity rates in 08317 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08317

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08317 14.94¢/kWh 7.47¢/kWh 4.47¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08317

Month ZIP Code 08317 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.74 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.57 3 6.31
Mar 5.2 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.62 5.13 7.3
May 5.33 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.62 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.86 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.75 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.78 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.17 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.39 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes solar power levels in 08317 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08317

In 08317, 58.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.3 minutes. Approximately 17.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08317 work in retail trade, while an estimated 15.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 08317 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08317. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08317

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.0%
Construction 6.0%
Manufacturing 11.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 17.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.1%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 11.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.8%
Other services, except public administration 2.8%
Public administration 11.0%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.