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Bellmawr, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08031

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

11,584
1,479/sq mi
$76,654
Median income
$239,400
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellmawr pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,479
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 11,584 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 1,479 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08031 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,654 (37% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $38,863. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $239,400 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,257 a month; 64.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Camden County, letting you compare 08031 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellmawr, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08031.

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 08031, Bellmawr, 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

11,584

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

1,479

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08031?

38.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 71.0%
African American 7.3%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$76,654

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$38,863

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08031 ranks nationally

Bellmawr, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,654 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,016

Total Housing Units

4,873

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$239,400

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,257

Median Rent

1959

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08031 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 172
2021 +15.2% 198
2022 +15.7% 229
2023 +16.6% 267
2024 +6.9% 286

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 08031, employing approximately 5,089 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,392,000.

219

Businesses

5,089

Employees

$248.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 13.7%
Retail trade 29 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 27 12.3%
Wholesale trade 20 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 19 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 5.9%
Manufacturing 12 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.0%
Information 4 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.8%
Finance and insurance 3 1.4%

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 08031 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 08031 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 08031 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 08031 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 1.2 mi
08078 Runnemede, NJ 8,385 1.5 mi
08007 Barrington, NJ 5,250 2.2 mi
08035 Haddon Heights, NJ 7,566 1.8 mi
08093 Westville, NJ 9,741 2.2 mi
08106 Audubon, NJ 9,874 2.0 mi
08030 Gloucester City, NJ 13,410 2.0 mi
08107 Oaklyn, NJ 13,675 2.9 mi
08029 Glendora, NJ 4,784 2.3 mi
08045 Lawnside, NJ 2,909 3.4 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 Bellmawr, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08031 in? ▼
ZIP code 08031 (Bellmawr) 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 08031? ▼
ZIP code 08031 in Bellmawr, NJ has a population of 11,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08031 is $76,654, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08031 is $239,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08031 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08031? ▼
ZIP code 08031 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 5,089 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08031 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08031 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 08031? ▼
In ZIP code 08031, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 08031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08031 is 24.3 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 08031? ▼
In ZIP code 08031, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08031 is 9.6% 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.