ZIP Code 08051

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Mantua · Gloucester County · New Jersey

Population
10,758

1,109/sq mi

Median income
$92,071

▲ 21% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$267,200

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.3%

Median age 37.9

Land area
9.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 08051 in Mantua, New Jersey has a population of 10,758. The median household income is $92,071, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $267,200, 4% below the US average. 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.7 square miles in Mantua, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 10,758 residents, producing a population density of 1,109 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08051 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08051 sits at $92,071 (25% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,127. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $267,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,836 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08051 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 08051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08051.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08051, Mantua, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,758

Population

9.7

Area (sq mi)

1,109

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08051?

37.9

Median Age

43.9%

Male

56.1%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$92,071

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$50,127

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,824

Total Housing Units

4,736

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$267,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,836

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08051 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 163
2021 +15.8% 189
2022 +13.5% 215
2023 +26.8% 272
2024 -3.7% 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 158 business establishments in ZIP 08051, employing approximately 1,737 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,085,000.

158

Businesses

1,737

Employees

$79.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 23 14.6%
Retail trade 20 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 17 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.3%
Finance and insurance 8 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.8%
Manufacturing 4 2.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
08090 Wenonah, NJ 8,358 1.7 mi
08061 Mount Royal, NJ 2,672 2.0 mi
08020 Clarksboro, NJ 2,201 2.5 mi
08097 Woodbury Heights, NJ 3,293 2.5 mi
08056 Mickleton, NJ 4,736 3.9 mi
08086 Thorofare, NJ 7,699 4.2 mi
08074 Richwood, NJ 58 4.9 mi
08063 National Park, NJ 3,102 5.7 mi
08080 Sewell, NJ 37,433 3.8 mi
08096 Woodbury, NJ 36,116 4.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08051 in?
ZIP code 08051 (Mantua) is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08051?
ZIP code 08051 in Mantua, NJ has a population of 10,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08051?
The median household income in ZIP 08051 is $92,071, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08051?
The median home value in ZIP 08051 is $267,200, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08051 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08051?
ZIP code 08051 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 1,737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08051 are: Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (23), Retail trade (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08051 decreased by 3.7% 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 08051?
In ZIP code 08051, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 08051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08051 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08051?
In ZIP code 08051, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08051 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mantua, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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