ZIP Code 08012

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Blackwood · Camden County · New Jersey

Population
38,992

1,011/sq mi

Median income
$95,451

▲ 25% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$289,700

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.8%

Median age 39.8

Land area
38.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 08012 in Blackwood, New Jersey has a population of 38,992. The median household income is $95,451, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $289,700, 4% above the US average. 33.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.6 square miles in Blackwood, Camden County, New Jersey. The area is home to 38,992 residents, producing a population density of 1,011 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 08012 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08012 sits at $95,451 (22% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,627. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $289,700 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,656 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Camden County, so you can benchmark 08012 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 08012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08012.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08012, Blackwood, 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

38,992

Population

38.6

Area (sq mi)

1,011

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08012?

39.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.9%
African American 12.5%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$95,451

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$43,627

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,603

Total Housing Units

16,092

Occupied Units

511

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$289,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,656

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08012 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 166
2021 +14.3% 190
2022 +19.5% 227
2023 +12.1% 255
2024 +7.0% 273

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 935 business establishments in ZIP 08012, employing approximately 15,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $732,879,000.

935

Businesses

15,146

Employees

$732.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 181 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 126 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 109 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 86 9.2%
Construction 84 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.6%
Finance and insurance 40 4.3%
Wholesale trade 36 3.9%
Educational services 23 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.9%
Manufacturing 17 1.8%
Information 9 1.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
08029 Glendora, NJ 4,784 3.9 mi
08021 Clementon, NJ 44,833 3.3 mi
08007 Barrington, NJ 5,250 5.6 mi
08083 Somerdale, NJ 9,455 4.2 mi
08084 Stratford, NJ 7,040 3.7 mi
08049 Magnolia, NJ 5,350 4.9 mi
08078 Runnemede, NJ 8,385 4.8 mi
08080 Sewell, NJ 37,433 3.9 mi
08035 Haddon Heights, NJ 7,566 6.6 mi
08045 Lawnside, NJ 2,909 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08012 in?
ZIP code 08012 (Blackwood) 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 08012?
ZIP code 08012 in Blackwood, NJ has a population of 38,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08012?
The median household income in ZIP 08012 is $95,451, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08012?
The median home value in ZIP 08012 is $289,700, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08012 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08012?
ZIP code 08012 has 935 business establishments employing approximately 15,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08012 are: Retail trade (181), Health care and social assistance (126), Other services (except public administration) (109). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08012 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 08012?
In ZIP code 08012, 64.4% 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 08012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08012 is 27.9 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 08012?
In ZIP code 08012, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08012 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blackwood, NJ

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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.

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