PlainZIP

Berlin, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08009

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

12,854
363/sq mi
$101,184
Median income
$317,900
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berlin 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 31%
home value, US ZIPs
363
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berlin, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 12,854 residents across 35.4 square miles, a density of 363 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,184 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $45,542. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $317,900 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,441 monthly, and 76.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 33 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 08009 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 08009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08009.

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 08009, Berlin, 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

12,854

Population

35.4

Area (sq mi)

363

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08009?

44.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 16.6%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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?

$101,184

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$45,542

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08009 ranks nationally

Berlin, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,184 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,729

Total Housing Units

5,424

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$317,900

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,441

Median Rent

1978

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08009 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 166
2021 +13.9% 190
2022 +17.8% 223
2023 +11.5% 249
2024 +11.9% 279

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 400 business establishments in ZIP 08009, employing approximately 5,488 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,789,000.

400

Businesses

5,488

Employees

$315.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 17.3%
Construction 57 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 52 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 44 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.3%
Manufacturing 16 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.5%
Wholesale trade 13 3.3%
Finance and insurance 10 2.5%
Information 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 08009 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 08009 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 08009 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 08009 ranks #5 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
08091 West Berlin, NJ 5,357 2.8 mi
08004 Atco, NJ 12,350 3.3 mi
08081 Sicklerville, NJ 50,589 3.0 mi
08026 Gibbsboro, NJ 2,274 5.0 mi
08043 Voorhees, NJ 29,131 5.6 mi
08021 Clementon, NJ 44,833 4.6 mi
08053 Marlton, NJ 45,538 6.9 mi
08012 Blackwood, NJ 38,992 6.6 mi
08094 Williamstown, NJ 39,940 7.9 mi
08084 Stratford, NJ 7,040 6.2 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 Berlin, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08009 in? ▼
ZIP code 08009 (Berlin) 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 08009? ▼
ZIP code 08009 in Berlin, NJ has a population of 12,854 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08009 is $101,184, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08009 is $317,900, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08009 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08009? ▼
ZIP code 08009 has 400 business establishments employing approximately 5,488 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08009 are: Retail trade (69), Construction (57), Health care and social assistance (52). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08009 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 08009? ▼
In ZIP code 08009, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 08009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08009 is 32.6 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 08009? ▼
In ZIP code 08009, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08009 is 7.6% 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.