Magnolia, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08049
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,350
- 1,641/sq mi High-density area
- $103,191
- Median income Above-median income area
- $242,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Magnolia pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,641
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08049 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 08049 (Magnolia, NJ) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.1 in 2023 to 316.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08049 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Magnolia, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 5,350 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 1,641 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08049 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,191 (15% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,797. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $242,000 (53% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,427; owner occupancy is 74.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08049 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 08049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Magnolia, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08049.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 08049, Magnolia, 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
5,350
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
1,641
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08049?
39.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
7.5%
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?
$103,191
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$49,797
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08049 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Magnolia, 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)
$103,191 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
2,197housing units
2,197
Total Housing Units
2,164
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,000
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,427
Median Rent
1961
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
317
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+217%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08049 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 182 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 206 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 260 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 282 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 317 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 08049, employing approximately 686 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,032,000.
70
Businesses
686
Employees
$31.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 31.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.1% |
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 08049 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 08049 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08049 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 08049 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08045 | Lawnside, NJ | 2,909 | 1.0 mi |
| 08083 | Somerdale, NJ | 9,455 | 1.0 mi |
| 08007 | Barrington, NJ | 5,250 | 1.1 mi |
| 08078 | Runnemede, NJ | 8,385 | 1.9 mi |
| 08033 | Haddonfield, NJ | 16,261 | 2.7 mi |
| 08029 | Glendora, NJ | 4,784 | 1.8 mi |
| 08084 | Stratford, NJ | 7,040 | 2.1 mi |
| 08035 | Haddon Heights, NJ | 7,566 | 2.2 mi |
| 08031 | Bellmawr, NJ | 11,584 | 3.1 mi |
| 08106 | Audubon, NJ | 9,874 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08049, 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 (5,350 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 08049 in?
ZIP code 08049 (Magnolia) 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 08049?
ZIP code 08049 in Magnolia, NJ has a population of 5,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08049?
The median household income in ZIP 08049 is $103,191, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08049?
The median home value in ZIP 08049 is $242,000, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08049 is White at 64.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08049?
ZIP code 08049 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 686 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08049 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (12). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08049?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08049 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 08049?
In ZIP code 08049, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 08049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08049 is 26.5 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 08049?
In ZIP code 08049, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08049 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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