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ZIP 08260

Part of Wildwood, NJ
Pop. 12,959·Cape May County·174th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,900/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+18.0%
vs US Median
-$65
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ZIP 08260 · $1,900
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$22,800/yr
At $1,900/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyCape May County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +18.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08260 (Wildwood, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,959
Median income
$79,699
Median age
60.2
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
15.5%
17.1%
21.5%
36.1%
Under 189.8%
18–3415.5%
35–5417.1%
55–6421.5%
65+36.1%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.6%
White81.6%
Black4.9%
Hispanic12%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
37.7%
23.3%
33.3%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+33.3%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08260 in Wildwood, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,869 → $79,699
up 37.7%
Population
12,509 → 12,959
up 3.6%
Renter share
35.4% → 31.2%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.4% → 33.3%
+6.9 pts
Median age
57.1 → 60.2
+3.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $57,869 to $79,699 across the same window, up 37.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,509 to 12,959 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 35.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.4% to 33.3%.

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

ZIP code 08260 covers Wildwood, NJ. The median rent here is $1,900/mo as of March 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($79,699/yr), ZIP 08260 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08260?

As of March 21, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08260 (Wildwood, NJ) is $1,900. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08260 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08260's median rent of $1,900/mo is $65 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08260 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08260 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #174 out of 190 ZIPs at $1,900/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08260?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,900/mo in ZIP 08260. The local median household income is $79,699/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08260?

Rent in ZIP 08260 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 21, 2026.

Is ZIP 08260 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08260 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,900/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($79,699/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08260 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08260 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 08260 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08260 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08260 compare to the rest of Wildwood?

ZIP 08260 sits right at the Wildwood citywide median of $1,900/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08260 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08260 reflects March 21, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,900/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 08260's median household income ($79,699/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08260 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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