PlainZIP

Willingboro, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08046

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

31,587
1,664/sq mi
$98,178
Median income
$269,900
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
1,664
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08046 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willingboro, Burlington County, New Jersey, with 31,587 residents across 19.0 square miles, a density of 1,664 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,178 (20% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $40,320. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $269,900 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,112 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08046, plus 6 more within Burlington 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 08046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willingboro, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08046.

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 08046, Willingboro, 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

31,587

Population

19.0

Area (sq mi)

1,664

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08046?

39.4

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 11.0%
African American 67.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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?

$98,178

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$40,320

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08046 ranks nationally

Willingboro, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,178 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,269

Total Housing Units

10,574

Occupied Units

695

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$269,900

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$2,112

Median Rent

1964

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

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

344

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+244%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08046 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 189
2021 +23.6% 233
2022 +21.2% 283
2023 +8.8% 307
2024 +12.0% 344

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 304 business establishments in ZIP 08046, employing approximately 5,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $243,025,000.

304

Businesses

5,264

Employees

$243.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 76 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 49 16.1%
Retail trade 45 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 29 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.9%
Construction 16 5.3%
Finance and insurance 12 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.6%
Wholesale trade 6 2.0%
Information 3 1.0%

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 08046 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 08046 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 08046 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 08046 ranks #6 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
08073 Rancocas, NJ 203 1.6 mi
08010 Beverly, NJ 11,539 2.3 mi
08075 Riverside, NJ 28,894 3.4 mi
19021 Croydon, PA 10,074 4.2 mi
08016 Burlington, NJ 33,540 4.1 mi
08054 Mount Laurel, NJ 41,864 5.6 mi
08036 Hainesport, NJ 5,917 4.4 mi
08057 Moorestown, NJ 21,090 4.4 mi
19007 Bristol, PA 21,125 6.1 mi
08060 Mount Holly, NJ 24,713 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burlington County

08053 standard
Marlton, NJ
Pop: 45,538
08054 standard
Mount Laurel, NJ
Pop: 41,864
08016 standard
Burlington, NJ
Pop: 33,540
08075 standard
Riverside, NJ
Pop: 28,894
08055 standard
Medford, NJ
Pop: 27,179
08060 standard
Mount Holly, NJ
Pop: 24,713

Related Areas

Burlington County Willingboro, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08046 in? ▼
ZIP code 08046 (Willingboro) is located in Burlington County, New Jersey. Burlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burlington-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08046? ▼
ZIP code 08046 in Willingboro, NJ has a population of 31,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08046 is $98,178, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08046 is $269,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08046 is African American at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08046? ▼
ZIP code 08046 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 5,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08046 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Other services (except public administration) (49), Retail trade (45). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08046 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 08046? ▼
In ZIP code 08046, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 08046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08046 is 30.4 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 08046? ▼
In ZIP code 08046, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08046 is 8.1% 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.