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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
$89,130
Median income
$312,100
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $37,701. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. Housing costs here run $312,100 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,677 a month; 61.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 08028 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Gloucester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08028?

28.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 17.7%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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

$37,701

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08028 ranks nationally

Glassboro, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,130 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,719

Total Housing Units

8,012

Occupied Units

707

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$312,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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

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ZIP 08028 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 08028 ranks #3 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 08028 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 08028 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

08094 standard
Williamstown, NJ
Pop: 39,940
08080 standard
Sewell, NJ
Pop: 37,433
08096 standard
Woodbury, NJ
Pop: 36,116
08085 standard
Swedesboro, NJ
Pop: 18,737
08062 standard
Mullica Hill, NJ
Pop: 15,756
08051 standard
Mantua, NJ
Pop: 10,758

Related Areas

Gloucester County Glassboro, NJ New Jersey

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.

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