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Columbus, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08022

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

8,783
155/sq mi
$117,679
Median income
$429,800
Median home value
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
155
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08022 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Burlington County, New Jersey, home to 8,783 residents across 56.8 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08022 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,679 (4% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,704. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $429,800 (17% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08022 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 08022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08022.

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 08022, Columbus, 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

8,783

Population

56.8

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08022?

49.0

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 12.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$117,679

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$55,704

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08022 ranks nationally

Columbus, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,679 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,595

Total Housing Units

3,421

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.8%
Renter 3.2%

$429,800

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1999

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08022 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 152
2021 +9.1% 166
2022 +15.3% 192
2023 +16.5% 223
2024 +11.7% 249

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 08022, employing approximately 1,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,232,000.

175

Businesses

1,059

Employees

$47.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 15.4%
Construction 24 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 21 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.3%
Finance and insurance 6 3.4%
Manufacturing 5 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.9%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%

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 08022 vs 08041 →

ZIP 08022 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 08022 ranks #5 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 08022 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 08022 ranks #3 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
08041 Jobstown, NJ 1,002 2.3 mi
08505 Bordentown, NJ 17,736 3.1 mi
08042 Juliustown, NJ 203 4.3 mi
08011 Birmingham, NJ 33 6.5 mi
08515 Chesterfield, NJ 4,637 4.8 mi
08562 Wrightstown, NJ 5,371 6.0 mi
08554 Roebling, NJ 3,818 5.1 mi
08016 Burlington, NJ 33,540 6.4 mi
08610 Trenton, NJ 30,468 8.7 mi
08060 Mount Holly, NJ 24,713 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burlington County

08053 standard
Marlton, NJ
Pop: 45,538
08054 standard
Mount Laurel, NJ
Pop: 41,864
08016 standard
Burlington, NJ
Pop: 33,540
08046 standard
Willingboro, NJ
Pop: 31,587
08075 standard
Riverside, NJ
Pop: 28,894
08055 standard
Medford, NJ
Pop: 27,179

Related Areas

Burlington County Columbus, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08022 in? ▼
ZIP code 08022 (Columbus) is located in Burlington County, New Jersey. Burlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burlington-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08022? ▼
ZIP code 08022 in Columbus, NJ has a population of 8,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08022? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08022 is $117,679, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08022? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08022 is $429,800, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08022? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08022 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08022? ▼
ZIP code 08022 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 1,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08022? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08022 are: Retail trade (27), Construction (24), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08022? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08022 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 08022? ▼
In ZIP code 08022, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 08022? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08022 is 35.7 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 08022? ▼
In ZIP code 08022, approximately 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08022? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08022 is 3.8% 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.