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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
$103,191
Median income
$242,000
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,797. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. The typical home here is valued at $242,000 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,427 monthly, and 74.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08049, plus 6 more within Camden 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 08049

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Magnolia, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08049.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08049?

39.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.5%
African American 12.9%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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

$49,797

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08049 ranks nationally

Magnolia, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,191 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,197

Total Housing Units

2,164

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$242,000

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08049 ranks #8 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 08049 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 08049 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

08081 standard
Sicklerville, NJ
Pop: 50,589
08021 standard
Clementon, NJ
Pop: 44,833
08012 standard
Blackwood, NJ
Pop: 38,992
08003 standard
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pop: 30,629
08043 standard
Voorhees, NJ
Pop: 29,131
08105 standard
Camden, NJ
Pop: 29,077

Related Areas

Camden County Magnolia, NJ New Jersey

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.

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