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Atco, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08004

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

12,350
383/sq mi
$111,738
Median income
$267,600
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
383
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08004 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atco, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 12,350 residents across 32.3 square miles, a density of 383 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08004 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,738 (8% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $45,399. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. Median home value sits at $267,600 (48% below the state average), median rent at $1,119 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 08004 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Camden County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atco, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08004.

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 08004, Atco, 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

12,350

Population

32.3

Area (sq mi)

383

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08004?

44.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$111,738

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$45,399

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08004 ranks nationally

Atco, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,738 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,280

Total Housing Units

4,149

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$267,600

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,119

Median Rent

1977

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

+19.2%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08004 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 169
2021 +13.1% 191
2022 +16.0% 221
2023 +10.1% 244
2024 +19.2% 290

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 190 business establishments in ZIP 08004, employing approximately 1,852 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,016,000.

190

Businesses

1,852

Employees

$74.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 59 31.1%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 8.4%
Retail trade 13 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.8%
Manufacturing 6 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.2%
Finance and insurance 6 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Educational services 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08004 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 08004 ranks #7 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 08004 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 08004 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
08009 Berlin, NJ 12,854 3.3 mi
08089 Waterford Works, NJ 4,253 4.0 mi
08091 West Berlin, NJ 5,357 4.1 mi
08053 Marlton, NJ 45,538 6.8 mi
08095 Winslow, NJ 236 8.0 mi
08081 Sicklerville, NJ 50,589 5.9 mi
08055 Medford, NJ 27,179 7.3 mi
08026 Gibbsboro, NJ 2,274 6.9 mi
08043 Voorhees, NJ 29,131 7.2 mi
08021 Clementon, NJ 44,833 7.5 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 Atco, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08004 in? ▼
ZIP code 08004 (Atco) 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 08004? ▼
ZIP code 08004 in Atco, NJ has a population of 12,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08004 is $111,738, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08004 is $267,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08004 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08004? ▼
ZIP code 08004 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 1,852 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08004 are: Construction (59), Other services (except public administration) (19), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08004 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 08004? ▼
In ZIP code 08004, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 08004? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08004 is 32.1 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 08004? ▼
In ZIP code 08004, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08004 is 8.6% 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.