ZIP Code 08020

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Clarksboro · Gloucester County · New Jersey

Population
2,201

197/sq mi

Median income
$134,490

▲ 76% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$359,800

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.5%

Median age 50.6

Land area
11.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 08020 in Clarksboro, New Jersey has a population of 2,201. The median household income is $134,490, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $359,800, 29% above the US average. 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.2 square miles in Clarksboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,201 residents, producing a population density of 197 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 08020 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08020 sits at $134,490 (10% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,967. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 08020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08020 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 08020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,201

Population

11.2

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Clarksboro, 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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