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 High-density area
- $68,044
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clementon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08021 (Clementon, NJ) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.1 in 2023 to 282.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,678. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $217,000 (58% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,352; owner occupancy is 46.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08021 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 08021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clementon, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08021.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08021?
35.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
12.6%
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?
$68,044
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
22,153housing units
22,153
Total Housing Units
20,805
Occupied Units
1,348
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,000
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08021 vs 08084 →
ZIP 08021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08081
Sicklerville (08081)
50,589 residents
- 08021
Clementon (08021)
44,833 residents
- 08012
Blackwood (08012)
38,992 residents
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
29,131 residents
- 08034 18,151
Cherry Hill (08034)
18,151 residents
- 08083 9,455
Somerdale (08083)
9,455 residents
- 08084 7,040
Stratford (08084)
7,040 residents
- 08091 5,357
West Berlin (08091)
5,357 residents
- 08049 5,350
Magnolia (08049)
5,350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08021 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08034
Cherry Hill (08034)
$114,012 median income
- 08081
Sicklerville (08081)
$105,800 median income
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
$105,473 median income
- 08049
Magnolia (08049)
$103,191 median income
- 08026
Gibbsboro (08026)
$100,313 median income
- 08084
Stratford (08084)
$98,427 median income
- 08083
Somerdale (08083)
$96,653 median income
- 08012
Blackwood (08012)
$95,451 median income
- 08091
West Berlin (08091)
$75,238 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08021, 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 (44,833 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 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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