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Hammonton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08037

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

24,308
80/sq mi
$81,312
Median income
$322,900
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hammonton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08037 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hammonton, Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 24,308 residents across 302.3 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08037 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,312 (33% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,109. Local economic indicators show a 9.0% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $322,900 for a typical home value (37% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,523 a month; 76.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 08037 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Atlantic 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 08037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hammonton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08037.

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 08037, Hammonton, 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

24,308

Population

302.3

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08037?

44.1

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%

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?

$81,312

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$43,109

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08037 ranks nationally

Hammonton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,312 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,611

Total Housing Units

9,147

Occupied Units

464

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$322,900

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,523

Median Rent

1973

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08037 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 166
2021 +16.3% 193
2022 +17.2% 226
2023 +10.6% 250
2024 +10.9% 277

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 668 business establishments in ZIP 08037, employing approximately 9,841 people with a combined annual payroll of $639,917,000.

668

Businesses

9,841

Employees

$639.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 110 16.5%
Retail trade 96 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 83 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 68 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 65 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 6.6%
Manufacturing 33 4.9%
Wholesale trade 27 4.0%
Finance and insurance 20 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.4%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Information 6 0.9%
Utilities 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 08037 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 08037 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08037 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 08037 ranks #4 of 6 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
08095 Winslow, NJ 236 4.7 mi
08217 Elwood, NJ 70 5.2 mi
08089 Waterford Works, NJ 4,253 6.2 mi
08346 Newtonville, NJ 843 6.8 mi
08004 Atco, NJ 12,350 10.2 mi
08310 Buena, NJ 1,670 10.1 mi
08350 Richland, NJ 825 11.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08037 in? ▼
ZIP code 08037 (Hammonton) is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Atlantic County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atlantic-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08037? ▼
ZIP code 08037 in Hammonton, NJ has a population of 24,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08037 is $81,312, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08037 is $322,900, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08037 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08037? ▼
ZIP code 08037 has 668 business establishments employing approximately 9,841 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08037 are: Construction (110), Retail trade (96), Health care and social assistance (83). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08037 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 08037? ▼
In ZIP code 08037, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 08037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08037 is 30.3 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 08037? ▼
In ZIP code 08037, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08037 is 9.0% 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.