ZIP Code 08021

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Clementon · Camden County · New Jersey

Population
44,833

1,335/sq mi

Median income
$68,044

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$217,000

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.7%

Median age 35.4

Land area
33.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 08021 in Clementon, New Jersey has a population of 44,833. The median household income is $68,044, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $217,000, 22% below the US average. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.6 square miles in Clementon, Camden County, New Jersey. The area is home to 44,833 residents, producing a population density of 1,335 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 08021 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08021 sits at $68,044 (44% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $35,678. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $217,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $1,352 per month, and 46.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Camden County, so you can benchmark 08021 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 08021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08021.

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 08021, Clementon, 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

44,833

Population

33.6

Area (sq mi)

1,335

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08021?

35.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 28.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

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?

$68,044

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$35,678

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

22,153

Total Housing Units

20,805

Occupied Units

1,348

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$217,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,352

Median Rent

1974

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08021 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 162
2021 +18.5% 192
2022 +21.0% 232
2023 +14.8% 266
2024 +6.0% 282

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 556 business establishments in ZIP 08021, employing approximately 4,823 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,099,000.

556

Businesses

4,823

Employees

$191.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 86 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 80 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 76 13.7%
Construction 74 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 73 13.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.1%
Finance and insurance 15 2.7%
Information 12 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.8%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%
Wholesale trade 7 1.3%
Educational services 7 1.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
08084 Stratford, NJ 7,040 1.7 mi
08026 Gibbsboro, NJ 2,274 2.6 mi
08083 Somerdale, NJ 9,455 2.8 mi
08091 West Berlin, NJ 5,357 4.0 mi
08012 Blackwood, NJ 38,992 3.3 mi
08043 Voorhees, NJ 29,131 3.6 mi
08049 Magnolia, NJ 5,350 3.9 mi
08045 Lawnside, NJ 2,909 4.5 mi
08081 Sicklerville, NJ 50,589 5.0 mi
08034 Cherry Hill, NJ 18,151 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08021 in?
ZIP code 08021 (Clementon) 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 08021?
ZIP code 08021 in Clementon, NJ has a population of 44,833 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08021?
The median household income in ZIP 08021 is $68,044, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08021?
The median home value in ZIP 08021 is $217,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08021 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08021?
ZIP code 08021 has 556 business establishments employing approximately 4,823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08021 are: Retail trade (86), Other services (except public administration) (80), Health care and social assistance (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08021 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 08021?
In ZIP code 08021, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 08021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08021 is 27.5 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 08021?
In ZIP code 08021, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08021 is 15.8% 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 Clementon, 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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