Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City is a great place to mix it up. Whether you're looking for entertainment, beaches or a boardwalk, you'll find all of this and more in Atlantic City. Be sure to check out Lucy the Elephant while you're there!

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Atlantic City, New Jersey 

Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. Famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling, sandy beaches, shopping centers, view of the Atlantic Ocean, and as the inspiration for the board game Monopoly, Atlantic City is a resort community located on Absecon Island on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2008, the city has a population of 35,770, with 266,268 people living in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan statistical area. Other municipalities on the island are Ventnor City, Margate City, and Longport. The main routes into Atlantic City are the Black Horse Pike (US 322/40), White Horse Pike (US 30) and the Atlantic City Expressway. Atlantic City borders Absecon, Brigantine, Pleasantville, Ventnor and West Atlantic City (part of Egg Harbor Township).

Atlantic City was incorporated on May 1, 1854 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature. The new city contained portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606?1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 67.

Atlantic City contains distinct neighborhoods or districts. The communities are known as: The North Inlet, The South Inlet, Bungalow Park, the Marina District, Venice Park, Downtown (Midtown), Ducktown, Chelsea, and Chelsea Heights.

Whether you want glitz and glamor or a laid back atmosphere, there's a place for you in Atlantic City!

Latest news about Atlantic City, NJ 

Atlantic City casinos cut back train service to New York City
Three Atlantic City casinos and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority pay NJ Transit to operate the service under a $3.8 million-a-year contract. ...
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... which was plainly evident in his unforgettable battle against Sergio Martinez on Saturday in Atlantic City, NJ Williams never bargained for the war with ...
Atlantic City Boxing Show, Real Champions (Part 2)
Also on the under-card, Tony "The Tiger" Thompson (33-2-0, 21KOs) of Washington, DC TKOed the once promising Paulsboro, NJ heavyweight Chazz Witherspoon ...

Atlantic City, NJ Stats 

The population of 08401 is 48,813.

That's #1244 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

22% of the population is white, which is 52 points less than the national average.

The average household income in 08401 is $26,969, which is $2,729 less than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $87,500. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 11% from the typical value.

Men make up 41% of the population, and the typical age in this part of NJ is 34.7.

Stats about: Atlantic City, NJ

Population: 48,813
Number of Households: 20,219
Average House Value: $87,500
Average Income per Household: $26,969
Elevation: 12 ft

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Weather in Atlantic City, NJ 

Current weather conditions in Atlantic City, NJ (08401)

Local Pollen Reports

62°F (Feels like 62°F)

Last update: 12/9/09 9:54 AM EST

Humidity: 90%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 59°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.45in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 16mph From: Airport Conditions
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Today


Cloudy
High: 60°F
Low: 39°F
Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM

Thursday
Dec 10 


AM Rain / Wind
High: 41°F
Low: 27°F
Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM

Friday
Dec 11 


Partly Cloudy / Wind
High: 34°F
Low: 29°F
Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM

Saturday
Dec 12 


Sunny / Wind
High: 40°F
Low: 35°F
Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM

More to do in Atlantic City, NJ 

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 08401

Bikini Beach Bar (Atlantic City)  
"This is a great place to go to for some unpretentious fun in Atlantic City. We stayed at the Trump Plaza so this bar was just a few steps away on the..." more
Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall (Atlantic City)  
"Went here to see both Madonna concerts. It is a nice venue and pretty small. It is great that it is right on the Boardwalk and just a hop skip and a jump..." more
Atlantic City Cruises Inc (Atlantic City)  
"After one of the dolphin cruises in Ocean City canceled on me due to not having enough reservations, my group decided to drive the half hour to AC the next..." more
Ripley's Believe It or Not (Atlantic City)  
"This place isn't very exciting or interesting... I found myself here after walking through the entire city, stuffing my face at two different restaurants..." more
Ocean Life Center In Historic Gardner's Basin (Atlantic City)  
"This is by no means a breathtaking aquarium. It is small, but does offer several tanks and exhibits to keep the littles interested for a short period of..." more
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