Clarksboro, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08020
Gloucester County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,201
- 197/sq mi High-density area
- $134,490
- Median income Above-median income area
- $359,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarksboro pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 197
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08020 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 08020 (Clarksboro, NJ) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.0 in 2023 to 247.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08020 covers 11.2 square miles in Clarksboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,201 residents on file, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08020 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,490 (10% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,967. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.6% and unemployment is 0.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $359,800 (30% below the average New Jersey ZIP); owner occupancy is 96.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gloucester County, so 08020 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 08020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksboro, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08020.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 08020, Clarksboro, 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
2,201
Population
11.2
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08020?
50.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.9%
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?
$134,490
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$58,967
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 08020 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Clarksboro, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$134,490 Top 30% higher than 70% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,009housing units
1,009
Total Housing Units
1,009
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,800
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08020 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.1% | 158 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 174 |
| 2022 | +33.1% | 231 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 241 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 247 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 08020, employing approximately 506 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,920,000.
60
Businesses
506
Employees
$20.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.0% |
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 08020 vs 08061 →
ZIP 08020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
15,756 residents
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
10,758 residents
- 08066
Paulsboro (08066)
8,437 residents
- 08090
Wenonah (08090)
8,358 residents
- 08086
Thorofare (08086)
7,699 residents
- 08027 4,888
Gibbstown (08027)
4,888 residents
- 08056 4,736
Mickleton (08056)
4,736 residents
- 08097 3,293
Woodbury Heights (08097)
3,293 residents
- 08061 2,672
Mount Royal (08061)
2,672 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08020 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08056
Mickleton (08056)
$171,389 median income
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
$157,009 median income
- 08061
Mount Royal (08061)
$150,658 median income
- 08020
Clarksboro (08020)
$134,490 median income
- 08097
Woodbury Heights (08097)
$119,042 median income
- 08090
Wenonah (08090)
$115,701 median income
- 08086
Thorofare (08086)
$97,413 median income
- 08027
Gibbstown (08027)
$92,128 median income
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
$92,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08020 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08061 | Mount Royal, NJ | 2,672 | 1.0 mi |
| 08066 | Paulsboro, NJ | 8,437 | 2.6 mi |
| 08056 | Mickleton, NJ | 4,736 | 1.8 mi |
| 08051 | Mantua, NJ | 10,758 | 2.5 mi |
| 08090 | Wenonah, NJ | 8,358 | 3.9 mi |
| 08086 | Thorofare, NJ | 7,699 | 3.7 mi |
| 08062 | Mullica Hill, NJ | 15,756 | 5.7 mi |
| 08097 | Woodbury Heights, NJ | 3,293 | 4.1 mi |
| 08027 | Gibbstown, NJ | 4,888 | 4.0 mi |
| 19113 | Philadelphia, PA | 120 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08020, 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 (2,201 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 08020 in?
ZIP code 08020 (Clarksboro) is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08020?
ZIP code 08020 in Clarksboro, NJ has a population of 2,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08020?
The median household income in ZIP 08020 is $134,490, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08020?
The median home value in ZIP 08020 is $359,800, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08020 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08020?
ZIP code 08020 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08020 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08020 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 08020?
In ZIP code 08020, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08020?
In ZIP code 08020, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08020 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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