Blackwood, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08012
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,992
- 1,011/sq mi High-density area
- $95,451
- Median income Above-median income area
- $289,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blackwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,011
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08012 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 08012 (Blackwood, NJ) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.0 in 2023 to 272.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08012 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blackwood, Camden County, New Jersey, with 38,992 residents across 38.6 square miles, a density of 1,011 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,451 (22% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,627. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $289,700 (44% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,656; owner occupancy is 68.6%.
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 39.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08012 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 08012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blackwood, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08012.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 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 08012, Blackwood, 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
38,992
Population
38.6
Area (sq mi)
1,011
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08012?
39.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
9.4%
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?
$95,451
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$43,627
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08012 ranks nationally
Blackwood, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$95,451 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,603housing units
16,603
Total Housing Units
16,092
Occupied Units
511
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,700
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,656
Median Rent
1975
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08012 vs 08029 →
ZIP 08012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08021
Clementon (08021)
44,833 residents
- 08012
Blackwood (08012)
38,992 residents
- 08080
Sewell (08080)
37,433 residents
- 08083 9,455
Somerdale (08083)
9,455 residents
- 08078 8,385
Runnemede (08078)
8,385 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
- 08007 5,250
Barrington (08007)
5,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08012 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08035
Haddon Heights (08035)
$131,528 median income
- 08080
Sewell (08080)
$122,262 median income
- 08049
Magnolia (08049)
$103,191 median income
- 08007
Barrington (08007)
$99,565 median income
- 08084
Stratford (08084)
$98,427 median income
- 08029
Glendora (08029)
$98,184 median income
- 08083
Somerdale (08083)
$96,653 median income
- 08012
Blackwood (08012)
$95,451 median income
- 08078
Runnemede (08078)
$86,741 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08012 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08012, 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 (38,992 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 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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