Absecon Highlands
Census-designated place in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Absecon Highlands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 1,414 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Absecon, 1.8 miles SW.
- 1,414residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 724 / sq mipopulation density
- 08201ZIP code
About Absecon Highlands
Absecon Highlands is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is in the eastern part of the county, in southern Galloway Township. It is bordered to the south by the city of Absecon and to the east by Reeds Bay, a tidal water body the connects to the Atlantic Ocean through Broad Creek and Absecon Inlet. The CDP includes the neighborhoods of Absecon Highlands, Seaview Estates, Seaview Park, Conovertown, and Holly Brook. As of the 2020 census, Absecon Highlands had a population of 1,414.
U.S. Route 9 (New York Road) is the main road through the community; it leads north 7 miles (11 km) to the Garden State Parkway in Port Republic and south through Absecon 4 miles (6 km) to the Atlantic City Expressway in Pleasantville.
The community was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
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Living in Absecon Highlands
- Median household income
- $84,554
- Median home value
- $334,400
- Median rent
- $1,614/mo
- Median age
- 49.7
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Absecon Highlands had 1,414 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,414 |
|---|---|
| Density | 724 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Absecon Highlands at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,414 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.95 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4427° N, 74.4702° W |
| ZIP code | 08201 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3400160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Absecon Highlands
- Absecon1.8 mi SW
- Oceanville2.9 mi N
- Galloway3.4 mi N
- Leeds Point3.6 mi NE
- Smithville3.6 mi N
- Pleasantville4.3 mi SW
- Atlantic City4.6 mi S
- Pomona4.6 mi W
- Stockton University5.1 mi NW
- Brigantine5.3 mi E
- Port Republic6.4 mi N
- Northfield6.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Absecon Highlands
What county is Absecon Highlands in?
Absecon Highlands is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Absecon Highlands, NJ?
1,414 people lived in Absecon Highlands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Absecon Highlands, NJ?
The ZIP code of Absecon Highlands is 08201.
What is the elevation of Absecon Highlands?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Absecon Highlands?
Absecon (1.8 mi), Oceanville (2.9 mi), Galloway (3.4 mi), Leeds Point (3.6 mi), Smithville (3.6 mi).
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