Lawnside, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08045
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,909
- 863/sq mi High-density area
- $71,607
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawnside pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 863
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08045 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08045 covers 3.4 square miles in Lawnside, Camden County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,909 residents on file, a density of 863 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08045 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,607 (41% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,919. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $240,700 (53% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,073; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08045 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 08045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawnside, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08045.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 08045, Lawnside, 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
2,909
Population
3.4
Area (sq mi)
863
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08045?
46.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
9.1%
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?
$71,607
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$43,919
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08045 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Lawnside, 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)
$71,607 12th percentile higher than 12% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,328housing units
1,328
Total Housing Units
1,197
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,700
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,073
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 08045, employing approximately 3,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,986,000.
50
Businesses
3,110
Employees
$137.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 20.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 08045 vs 08049 →
ZIP 08045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08033
Haddonfield (08033)
16,261 residents
- 08031
Bellmawr (08031)
11,584 residents
- 08106
Audubon (08106)
9,874 residents
- 08083
Somerdale (08083)
9,455 residents
- 08078
Runnemede (08078)
8,385 residents
- 08035
Haddon Heights (08035)
7,566 residents
- 08084
Stratford (08084)
7,040 residents
- 08049 5,350
Magnolia (08049)
5,350 residents
- 08007 5,250
Barrington (08007)
5,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08045 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08033
Haddonfield (08033)
$151,181 median income
- 08035
Haddon Heights (08035)
$131,528 median income
- 08106
Audubon (08106)
$111,002 median income
- 08049
Magnolia (08049)
$103,191 median income
- 08007
Barrington (08007)
$99,565 median income
- 08084
Stratford (08084)
$98,427 median income
- 08029
Glendora (08029)
$98,184 median income
- 08083
Somerdale (08083)
$96,653 median income
- 08078
Runnemede (08078)
$86,741 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08045 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08049 | Magnolia, NJ | 5,350 | 1.0 mi |
| 08007 | Barrington, NJ | 5,250 | 1.3 mi |
| 08083 | Somerdale, NJ | 9,455 | 1.8 mi |
| 08033 | Haddonfield, NJ | 16,261 | 1.8 mi |
| 08035 | Haddon Heights, NJ | 7,566 | 2.0 mi |
| 08084 | Stratford, NJ | 7,040 | 2.7 mi |
| 08078 | Runnemede, NJ | 8,385 | 2.6 mi |
| 08029 | Glendora, NJ | 4,784 | 2.7 mi |
| 08031 | Bellmawr, NJ | 11,584 | 3.4 mi |
| 08106 | Audubon, NJ | 9,874 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08045, 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 (2,909 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 08045 in?
ZIP code 08045 (Lawnside) 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 08045?
ZIP code 08045 in Lawnside, NJ has a population of 2,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08045?
The median household income in ZIP 08045 is $71,607, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08045?
The median home value in ZIP 08045 is $240,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08045 is African American at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08045?
ZIP code 08045 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 3,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08045 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (10), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08045?
In ZIP code 08045, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 08045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08045 is 28.7 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 08045?
In ZIP code 08045, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08045 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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