Lumberton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08048
Burlington County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,495
- 367/sq mi High-density area
- $113,440
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lumberton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 367
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08048 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08048 (Lumberton, NJ) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.4 in 2023 to 261.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08048 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey, home to 12,495 residents across 34.1 square miles, a density of 367 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08048 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,440 (7% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,719. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $432,100 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,664; owner occupancy is 73.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burlington County, so 08048 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 08048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lumberton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08048.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 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 08048, Lumberton, 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
12,495
Population
34.1
Area (sq mi)
367
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08048?
41.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
6.5%
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?
$113,440
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$57,719
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08048 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Lumberton, 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)
$113,440 Top 49% higher than 51% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,036housing units
5,036
Total Housing Units
4,787
Occupied Units
249
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,100
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,664
Median Rent
1990
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08048 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 167 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 216 |
| 2023 | +15.0% | 248 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 262 |
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 251 business establishments in ZIP 08048, employing approximately 4,824 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,998,000.
251
Businesses
4,824
Employees
$270.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 22 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
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 08048 vs 08036 →
ZIP 08048 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08054
Mount Laurel (08054)
41,864 residents
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
33,540 residents
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
31,587 residents
- 08055
Medford (08055)
27,179 residents
- 08060
Mount Holly (08060)
24,713 residents
- 08057
Moorestown (08057)
21,090 residents
- 08048 12,495
Lumberton (08048)
12,495 residents
- 08068 6,727
Pemberton (08068)
6,727 residents
- 08036 5,917
Hainesport (08036)
5,917 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08048 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08057
Moorestown (08057)
$158,770 median income
- 08055
Medford (08055)
$155,710 median income
- 08036
Hainesport (08036)
$142,899 median income
- 08054
Mount Laurel (08054)
$118,802 median income
- 08048
Lumberton (08048)
$113,440 median income
- 08060
Mount Holly (08060)
$109,292 median income
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
$98,463 median income
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
$98,178 median income
- 08068
Pemberton (08068)
$83,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08048 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08036 | Hainesport, NJ | 5,917 | 2.2 mi |
| 08060 | Mount Holly, NJ | 24,713 | 3.6 mi |
| 08011 | Birmingham, NJ | 33 | 4.9 mi |
| 08054 | Mount Laurel, NJ | 41,864 | 5.4 mi |
| 08055 | Medford, NJ | 27,179 | 6.5 mi |
| 08073 | Rancocas, NJ | 203 | 4.9 mi |
| 08016 | Burlington, NJ | 33,540 | 7.9 mi |
| 08068 | Pemberton, NJ | 6,727 | 7.5 mi |
| 08046 | Willingboro, NJ | 31,587 | 6.5 mi |
| 08057 | Moorestown, NJ | 21,090 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08048, 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 (12,495 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 08048 in?
ZIP code 08048 (Lumberton) 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 08048?
ZIP code 08048 in Lumberton, NJ has a population of 12,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08048?
The median household income in ZIP 08048 is $113,440, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08048?
The median home value in ZIP 08048 is $432,100, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08048 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08048?
ZIP code 08048 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 4,824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08048 are: Health care and social assistance (51), Retail trade (31), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08048?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08048 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 08048?
In ZIP code 08048, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 08048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08048 is 29.7 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 08048?
In ZIP code 08048, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08048 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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