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Clementon, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08021

Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

44,833
1,335/sq mi
$68,044
Median income
$217,000
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clementon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,335
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clementon, Camden County, New Jersey, with 44,833 residents across 33.6 square miles, a density of 1,335 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08021 reports a modest median household income of $68,044 (44% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $35,678. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. The typical home here is valued at $217,000 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,352 monthly, and 46.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Camden County, letting you compare 08021 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 08021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clementon, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

44,833

Population

33.6

Area (sq mi)

1,335

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 08021 ranks nationally

Clementon, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,044 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 08021 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 08021 ranks #2 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 08021 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 08021 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

08081 standard
Sicklerville, NJ
Pop: 50,589
08012 standard
Blackwood, NJ
Pop: 38,992
08003 standard
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pop: 30,629
08043 standard
Voorhees, NJ
Pop: 29,131
08105 standard
Camden, NJ
Pop: 29,077
08104 standard
Camden, NJ
Pop: 23,851

Related Areas

Camden County Clementon, NJ New Jersey

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.

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