Glassboro, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08028
Gloucester County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,078
- 506/sq mi High-density area
- $89,130
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glassboro pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 506
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08028 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 08028 (Glassboro, NJ) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.5 in 2023 to 290.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08028 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 20,078 residents across 39.7 square miles, a density of 506 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08028 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,130 (27% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,701. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $312,100 (40% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,677; owner occupancy is 61.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gloucester County, so 08028 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 08028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glassboro, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08028.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Construction 26
Construction
26 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 08028, Glassboro, 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
20,078
Population
39.7
Area (sq mi)
506
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08028?
28.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
9.9%
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?
$89,130
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$37,701
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08028 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Glassboro, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,130 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,719housing units
8,719
Total Housing Units
8,012
Occupied Units
707
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,677
Median Rent
1988
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
291
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+191%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08028 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 170 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 197 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 224 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 260 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 291 |
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 428 business establishments in ZIP 08028, employing approximately 6,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $284,855,000.
428
Businesses
6,177
Employees
$284.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 26 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.9% |
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 08028 vs 08071 →
ZIP 08028 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08080
Sewell (08080)
37,433 residents
- 08096
Woodbury (08096)
36,116 residents
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
20,078 residents
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
15,756 residents
- 08051 10,758
Mantua (08051)
10,758 residents
- 08071 9,551
Pitman (08071)
9,551 residents
- 08090 8,358
Wenonah (08090)
8,358 residents
- 08312 7,875
Clayton (08312)
7,875 residents
- 08343 5,030
Monroeville (08343)
5,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08028 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
$157,009 median income
- 08343
Monroeville (08343)
$141,842 median income
- 08080
Sewell (08080)
$122,262 median income
- 08097
Woodbury Heights (08097)
$119,042 median income
- 08090
Wenonah (08090)
$115,701 median income
- 08071
Pitman (08071)
$100,085 median income
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
$92,071 median income
- 08312
Clayton (08312)
$89,294 median income
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
$89,130 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08028 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08071 | Pitman, NJ | 9,551 | 2.7 mi |
| 08080 | Sewell, NJ | 37,433 | 4.2 mi |
| 08074 | Richwood, NJ | 58 | 2.7 mi |
| 08312 | Clayton, NJ | 7,875 | 3.1 mi |
| 08343 | Monroeville, NJ | 5,030 | 4.5 mi |
| 08062 | Mullica Hill, NJ | 15,756 | 5.6 mi |
| 08090 | Wenonah, NJ | 8,358 | 7.3 mi |
| 08096 | Woodbury, NJ | 36,116 | 9.1 mi |
| 08051 | Mantua, NJ | 10,758 | 7.0 mi |
| 08097 | Woodbury Heights, NJ | 3,293 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08028, 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 (20,078 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 08028 in?
ZIP code 08028 (Glassboro) 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 08028?
ZIP code 08028 in Glassboro, NJ has a population of 20,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08028?
The median household income in ZIP 08028 is $89,130, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08028?
The median home value in ZIP 08028 is $312,100, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08028 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08028?
ZIP code 08028 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 6,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08028 are: Accommodation and food services (76), Retail trade (67), Health care and social assistance (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08028?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08028 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 08028?
In ZIP code 08028, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 08028?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08028 is 28.1 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 08028?
In ZIP code 08028, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08028 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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