PlainZIP

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
$134,490
Median income
$359,800
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,967. Poverty here runs at 3.6%, with unemployment measured at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $359,800 (30% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 96.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gloucester County, letting you compare 08020 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 08020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksboro, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08020.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08020?

50.6

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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

$58,967

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 08020 ranks nationally

Clarksboro, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,490 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,009

Total Housing Units

1,009

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$359,800

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

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

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ZIP 08020 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 08020 ranks #0 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 08020 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 08020 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

08094 standard
Williamstown, NJ
Pop: 39,940
08080 standard
Sewell, NJ
Pop: 37,433
08096 standard
Woodbury, NJ
Pop: 36,116
08028 standard
Glassboro, NJ
Pop: 20,078
08085 standard
Swedesboro, NJ
Pop: 18,737
08062 standard
Mullica Hill, NJ
Pop: 15,756

Related Areas

Gloucester County Clarksboro, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.