Cherry Hill, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08003
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,629
- 1,068/sq mi High-density area
- $155,059
- Median income Above-median income area
- $443,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cherry Hill pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,068
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08003 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08003 (Cherry Hill, NJ) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.3 in 2023 to 259.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey, with 30,629 residents across 28.7 square miles, a density of 1,068 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08003 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,059 (27% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,488. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $443,400 (14% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,638; 84.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 08003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cherry Hill, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08003.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
165 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
165 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Retail trade 65
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Wholesale trade 53
Wholesale trade
53 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08003, 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
30,629
Population
28.7
Area (sq mi)
1,068
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08003?
45.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
17.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$155,059
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$71,488
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08003 ranks nationally
Cherry Hill, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$155,059 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,236housing units
12,236
Total Housing Units
11,644
Occupied Units
592
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,638
Median Rent
1976
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08003 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 168 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 188 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 219 |
| 2023 | +14.4% | 250 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 260 |
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 869 business establishments in ZIP 08003, employing approximately 13,482 people with a combined annual payroll of $892,046,000.
869
Businesses
13,482
Employees
$892.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 165 | 19.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 165 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.3% |
| Information | 17 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
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 08003 vs 08034 →
ZIP 08003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
30,629 residents
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
29,131 residents
- 08052
Maple Shade (08052)
19,172 residents
- 08034
Cherry Hill (08034)
18,151 residents
- 08033
Haddonfield (08033)
16,261 residents
- 08083 9,455
Somerdale (08083)
9,455 residents
- 08035 7,566
Haddon Heights (08035)
7,566 residents
- 08084 7,040
Stratford (08084)
7,040 residents
- 08049 5,350
Magnolia (08049)
5,350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08003 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
$155,059 median income
- 08033
Haddonfield (08033)
$151,181 median income
- 08035
Haddon Heights (08035)
$131,528 median income
- 08034
Cherry Hill (08034)
$114,012 median income
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
$105,473 median income
- 08049
Magnolia (08049)
$103,191 median income
- 08026
Gibbsboro (08026)
$100,313 median income
- 08084
Stratford (08084)
$98,427 median income
- 08083
Somerdale (08083)
$96,653 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08003 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08034 | Cherry Hill, NJ | 18,151 | 2.1 mi |
| 08043 | Voorhees, NJ | 29,131 | 2.8 mi |
| 08026 | Gibbsboro, NJ | 2,274 | 3.5 mi |
| 08045 | Lawnside, NJ | 2,909 | 3.2 mi |
| 08033 | Haddonfield, NJ | 16,261 | 3.5 mi |
| 08052 | Maple Shade, NJ | 19,172 | 4.9 mi |
| 08049 | Magnolia, NJ | 5,350 | 4.0 mi |
| 08035 | Haddon Heights, NJ | 7,566 | 4.9 mi |
| 08084 | Stratford, NJ | 7,040 | 4.4 mi |
| 08083 | Somerdale, NJ | 9,455 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08003, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,629 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08003 in?
ZIP code 08003 (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 08003?
ZIP code 08003 in Cherry Hill, NJ has a population of 30,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08003?
The median household income in ZIP 08003 is $155,059, which is 103% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08003?
The median home value in ZIP 08003 is $443,400, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08003 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08003?
ZIP code 08003 has 869 business establishments employing approximately 13,482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08003 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (165), Health care and social assistance (165), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08003 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 08003?
In ZIP code 08003, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.1% 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 08003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08003 is 29.0 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 08003?
In ZIP code 08003, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08003 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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