Burlington, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08016
Burlington County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,540
- 569/sq mi High-density area
- $98,463
- Median income Above-median income area
- $339,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 569
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08016 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 08016 (Burlington, NJ) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.5 in 2023 to 260.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, with 33,540 residents across 59.0 square miles, a density of 569 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08016 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,463 (19% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,392. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $339,100 (34% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,396; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burlington County, so 08016 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 08016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08016.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
66 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 08016, Burlington, 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
33,540
Population
59.0
Area (sq mi)
569
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08016?
42.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
14.7%
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?
$98,463
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$45,392
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08016 ranks nationally
Burlington, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$98,463 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
13,984housing units
13,984
Total Housing Units
13,078
Occupied Units
906
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,100
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,396
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08016 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 160 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 218 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 244 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 261 |
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 748 business establishments in ZIP 08016, employing approximately 20,961 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,209,640,000.
748
Businesses
20,961
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 125 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 96 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 66 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 59 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
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 08016 vs 08518 →
ZIP 08016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
33,540 residents
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
31,587 residents
- 19007
Bristol (19007)
21,125 residents
- 19057
Levittown (19057)
17,191 residents
- 19055
Levittown (19055)
13,924 residents
- 08010 11,539
Beverly (08010)
11,539 residents
- 19021 10,074
Croydon (19021)
10,074 residents
- 08036 5,917
Hainesport (08036)
5,917 residents
- 08518 4,986
Florence (08518)
4,986 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08016 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08036
Hainesport (08036)
$142,899 median income
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
$98,463 median income
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
$98,178 median income
- 08518
Florence (08518)
$97,045 median income
- 19057
Levittown (19057)
$93,738 median income
- 19055
Levittown (19055)
$92,476 median income
- 08554
Roebling (08554)
$89,242 median income
- 08010
Beverly (08010)
$88,037 median income
- 19021
Croydon (19021)
$70,199 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08016 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08518 | Florence, NJ | 4,986 | 3.5 mi |
| 19007 | Bristol, PA | 21,125 | 3.4 mi |
| 19021 | Croydon, PA | 10,074 | 3.5 mi |
| 19055 | Levittown, PA | 13,924 | 5.6 mi |
| 08073 | Rancocas, NJ | 203 | 4.6 mi |
| 19057 | Levittown, PA | 17,191 | 5.1 mi |
| 08046 | Willingboro, NJ | 31,587 | 4.1 mi |
| 08554 | Roebling, NJ | 3,818 | 4.3 mi |
| 08010 | Beverly, NJ | 11,539 | 4.6 mi |
| 08036 | Hainesport, NJ | 5,917 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08016, 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 (33,540 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 08016 in?
ZIP code 08016 (Burlington) is located in Burlington County, New Jersey. Burlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burlington-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08016?
ZIP code 08016 in Burlington, NJ has a population of 33,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08016?
The median household income in ZIP 08016 is $98,463, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08016?
The median home value in ZIP 08016 is $339,100, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08016 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08016?
ZIP code 08016 has 748 business establishments employing approximately 20,961 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08016 are: Retail trade (125), Health care and social assistance (96), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08016?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08016 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 08016?
In ZIP code 08016, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 08016?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08016 is 30.3 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 08016?
In ZIP code 08016, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08016 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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