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Cherry Hill, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08002

Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,274
1,195/sq mi
$100,951
Median income
$331,200
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cherry Hill pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,195
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey, with 22,274 residents across 18.6 square miles, a density of 1,195 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,951 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,949. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $331,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,974 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Camden County, letting you compare 08002 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 08002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cherry Hill, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08002, Cherry Hill, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,274

Population

18.6

Area (sq mi)

1,195

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08002?

39.7

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 11.3%
Asian 13.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$100,951

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$51,949

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08002 ranks nationally

Cherry Hill, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$100,951 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,330

Total Housing Units

9,652

Occupied Units

678

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$331,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,974

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08002 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 178
2021 +12.6% 200
2022 +16.2% 233
2023 +11.4% 259
2024 +8.3% 281

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,009 business establishments in ZIP 08002, employing approximately 20,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,124,058,000.

1,009

Businesses

20,207

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 239 23.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 157 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 116 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 113 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 74 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 6.2%
Finance and insurance 50 5.0%
Construction 44 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 3.9%
Wholesale trade 25 2.5%
Information 20 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.5%
Educational services 15 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Manufacturing 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08002 vs 08109 →

ZIP 08002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08002 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08002 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08109 Merchantville, NJ 22,407 1.9 mi
08033 Haddonfield, NJ 16,261 2.7 mi
08052 Maple Shade, NJ 19,172 2.2 mi
08034 Cherry Hill, NJ 18,151 2.2 mi
08108 Collingswood, NJ 18,045 2.3 mi
08045 Lawnside, NJ 2,909 4.4 mi
08110 Pennsauken, NJ 19,008 3.4 mi
08065 Palmyra, NJ 7,398 4.9 mi
08107 Oaklyn, NJ 13,675 3.5 mi
08105 Camden, NJ 29,077 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

08081 standard
Sicklerville, NJ
Pop: 50,589
08021 standard
Clementon, NJ
Pop: 44,833
08012 standard
Blackwood, NJ
Pop: 38,992
08003 standard
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pop: 30,629
08043 standard
Voorhees, NJ
Pop: 29,131
08105 standard
Camden, NJ
Pop: 29,077

Related Areas

Camden County Cherry Hill, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08002 in? ▼
ZIP code 08002 (Cherry Hill) is located in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/camden-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08002? ▼
ZIP code 08002 in Cherry Hill, NJ has a population of 22,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08002 is $100,951, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08002 is $331,200, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08002 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08002? ▼
ZIP code 08002 has 1,009 business establishments employing approximately 20,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08002 are: Retail trade (239), Professional, scientific, and technical services (157), Health care and social assistance (116). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08002 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08002? ▼
In ZIP code 08002, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08002 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08002? ▼
In ZIP code 08002, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08002 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.