PlainZIP

Gloucester City, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08030

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

13,410
1,949/sq mi
$63,384
Median income
$179,200
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gloucester City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,949
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08030 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 13,410 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 1,949 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08030 reports a modest median household income of $63,384 (48% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $31,703. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $179,200 for a typical home value (65% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,483 a month; 61.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08030, plus 6 more within Camden County, give a clearer read than the 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 08030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gloucester City, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08030.

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 08030, Gloucester City, 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

13,410

Population

6.9

Area (sq mi)

1,949

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08030?

34.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 13.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

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?

$63,384

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$31,703

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08030 ranks nationally

Gloucester City, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,384 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,361

Total Housing Units

4,911

Occupied Units

450

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$179,200

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$1,483

Median Rent

1942

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08030 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 172
2021 +14.3% 196
2022 +23.0% 241
2023 +15.3% 278
2024 +8.2% 301

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 227 business establishments in ZIP 08030, employing approximately 2,726 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,786,000.

227

Businesses

2,726

Employees

$142.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 40 17.6%
Construction 30 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 24 10.6%
Wholesale trade 16 7.0%
Manufacturing 13 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 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 08030 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 08030 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 08030 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 08030 ranks #8 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
08059 Mount Ephraim, NJ 5,612 1.4 mi
08104 Camden, NJ 23,851 1.9 mi
08093 Westville, NJ 9,741 2.0 mi
08106 Audubon, NJ 9,874 2.3 mi
08031 Bellmawr, NJ 11,584 2.0 mi
08103 Camden, NJ 15,190 3.2 mi
19112 Philadelphia, PA 13 2.8 mi
08107 Oaklyn, NJ 13,675 2.2 mi
19148 Philadelphia, PA 49,732 2.3 mi
08035 Haddon Heights, NJ 7,566 2.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

08081 standard
Sicklerville, NJ
Pop: 50,589
08021 standard
Clementon, NJ
Pop: 44,833
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

Related Areas

Camden County Gloucester City, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08030 in? ▼
ZIP code 08030 (Gloucester City) 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 08030? ▼
ZIP code 08030 in Gloucester City, NJ has a population of 13,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08030 is $63,384, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08030 is $179,200, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08030 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08030? ▼
ZIP code 08030 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 2,726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08030 are: Retail trade (42), Accommodation and food services (40), Construction (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08030 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 08030? ▼
In ZIP code 08030, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 08030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08030 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08030? ▼
In ZIP code 08030, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08030 is 18.1% 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.