ZIP Code 08053

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Marlton · Burlington County · New Jersey

Population
45,538

603/sq mi

Median income
$118,670

▲ 56% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$397,600

▲ 43% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.1%

Median age 41.9

Land area
75.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 08053 in Marlton, New Jersey has a population of 45,538. The median household income is $118,670, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $397,600, 43% above the US average. 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.5 square miles in Marlton, Burlington County, New Jersey. The area is home to 45,538 residents, producing a population density of 603 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 08053 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08053 sits at $118,670 (3% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $62,935. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $397,600 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $2,046 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08053 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 08053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08053.

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 08053, Marlton, 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

45,538

Population

75.5

Area (sq mi)

603

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08053?

41.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 4.3%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$118,670

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$62,935

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,286

Total Housing Units

19,698

Occupied Units

588

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$397,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$2,046

Median Rent

1986

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08053 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 173
2021 +12.8% 195
2022 +13.8% 222
2023 +12.9% 251
2024 +10.7% 278

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 1,573 business establishments in ZIP 08053, employing approximately 26,867 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,775,914,000.

1,573

Businesses

26,867

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 274 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 251 16.0%
Retail trade 180 11.4%
Finance and insurance 153 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 132 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 110 7.0%
Construction 102 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 99 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 3.8%
Wholesale trade 53 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 38 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 2.3%
Information 29 1.8%
Educational services 25 1.6%
Manufacturing 16 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.8%
Industries not classified 4 0.3%

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
08055 Medford, NJ 27,179 3.8 mi
08043 Voorhees, NJ 29,131 3.4 mi
08091 West Berlin, NJ 5,357 4.1 mi
08054 Mount Laurel, NJ 41,864 6.1 mi
08026 Gibbsboro, NJ 2,274 4.2 mi
08003 Cherry Hill, NJ 30,629 4.4 mi
08004 Atco, NJ 12,350 6.8 mi
08009 Berlin, NJ 12,854 6.9 mi
08045 Lawnside, NJ 2,909 7.2 mi
08049 Magnolia, NJ 5,350 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08053 in?
ZIP code 08053 (Marlton) 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 08053?
ZIP code 08053 in Marlton, NJ has a population of 45,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08053?
The median household income in ZIP 08053 is $118,670, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08053?
The median home value in ZIP 08053 is $397,600, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08053 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08053?
ZIP code 08053 has 1,573 business establishments employing approximately 26,867 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08053 are: Health care and social assistance (274), Professional, scientific, and technical services (251), Retail trade (180). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08053 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 08053?
In ZIP code 08053, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 08053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08053 is 27.8 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 08053?
In ZIP code 08053, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08053 is 3.6% 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 Marlton, 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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