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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
$113,440
Median income
$432,100
Median home value
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $57,719. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $432,100 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,664 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Burlington County, letting you compare 08048 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 08048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lumberton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08048.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08048?

41.0

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 16.4%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$57,719

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08048 ranks nationally

Lumberton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,440 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,036

Total Housing Units

4,787

Occupied Units

249

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$432,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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

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ZIP 08048 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 08048 ranks #7 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 08048 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 08048 ranks #5 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
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

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
08046 standard
Willingboro, NJ
Pop: 31,587
08075 standard
Riverside, NJ
Pop: 28,894
08055 standard
Medford, NJ
Pop: 27,179

Related Areas

Burlington County Lumberton, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.