Marlton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08053
Burlington County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,538
- 603/sq mi High-density area
- $118,670
- Median income Above-median income area
- $397,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marlton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 603
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08053 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 08053 (Marlton, NJ) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 277.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08053 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marlton, Burlington County, New Jersey, with 45,538 residents across 75.5 square miles, a density of 603 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08053 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,670 (3% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,935. The poverty rate is 3.6%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $397,600 (23% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,046; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burlington County, so 08053 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 08053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08053.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
274 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
251 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
180 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
132 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 08053, Marlton, 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
45,538
Population
75.5
Area (sq mi)
603
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08053?
41.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
8.7%
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?
$118,670
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$62,935
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08053 ranks nationally
Marlton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$118,670 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US 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
20,286housing units
20,286
Total Housing Units
19,698
Occupied Units
588
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,600
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$2,046
Median Rent
1986
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
+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 08053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08053
Marlton (08053)
45,538 residents
- 08054
Mount Laurel (08054)
41,864 residents
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
30,629 residents
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
29,131 residents
- 08055
Medford (08055)
27,179 residents
- 08009 12,854
Berlin (08009)
12,854 residents
- 08004 12,350
Atco (08004)
12,350 residents
- 08091 5,357
West Berlin (08091)
5,357 residents
- 08049 5,350
Magnolia (08049)
5,350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08053 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08055
Medford (08055)
$155,710 median income
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
$155,059 median income
- 08054
Mount Laurel (08054)
$118,802 median income
- 08053
Marlton (08053)
$118,670 median income
- 08004
Atco (08004)
$111,738 median income
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
$105,473 median income
- 08049
Magnolia (08049)
$103,191 median income
- 08009
Berlin (08009)
$101,184 median income
- 08026
Gibbsboro (08026)
$100,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08053 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08053, 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 (45,538 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 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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