ZIP Code 08003
standardSource:
Cherry Hill · Camden County · New Jersey
- Population
- 30,629
- Median income
- $155,059
- Median home value
- $443,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.1%
- Land area
- 28.7 sq mi
1,068/sq mi
▲ 103% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
New York
ZIP code 08003 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey has a population of 30,629. The median household income is $155,059, which is 103% above the national average. Median home value is $443,400, 59% above the US average. 66.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.7 square miles in Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey. The area is home to 30,629 residents, producing a population density of 1,068 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08003 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08003 sits at $155,059 (27% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $71,488. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $443,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,638 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Camden County, so you can benchmark 08003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$71,488
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
More ZIP Codes in Camden County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08003 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 08003? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 08003? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 08003? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08003? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08003? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08003? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08003? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 08003? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08003? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08003? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08003? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Cherry Hill, NJ
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.