Mount Laurel, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08054
Burlington County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,864
- 744/sq mi High-density area
- $118,802
- Median income Above-median income area
- $357,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Laurel 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 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 744
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08054 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 08054 (Mount Laurel, NJ) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.3 in 2023 to 260.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08054 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey, with 41,864 residents across 56.3 square miles, a density of 744 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08054 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,802 (3% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,349. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $357,200 (31% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,143; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burlington County, so 08054 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 08054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Laurel, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08054.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
295 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
166 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
162 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 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 08054, Mount Laurel, 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
41,864
Population
56.3
Area (sq mi)
744
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08054?
43.0
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
14.4%
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?
$118,802
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$65,349
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08054 ranks nationally
Mount Laurel, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$118,802 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
20,362housing units
20,362
Total Housing Units
19,657
Occupied Units
705
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$357,200
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$2,143
Median Rent
1987
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08054 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 187 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 211 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 236 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 261 |
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 1,450 business establishments in ZIP 08054, employing approximately 46,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,536,050,000.
1,450
Businesses
46,619
Employees
$3.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 295 | 20.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 166 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 162 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 129 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 118 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 97 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 78 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 73 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 2.4% |
| Information | 35 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 26 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08054 vs 08057 →
ZIP 08054 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
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
31,587 residents
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
30,629 residents
- 08075
Riverside (08075)
28,894 residents
- 08057
Moorestown (08057)
21,090 residents
- 08052
Maple Shade (08052)
19,172 residents
- 08048 12,495
Lumberton (08048)
12,495 residents
- 08010 11,539
Beverly (08010)
11,539 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08054 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08057
Moorestown (08057)
$158,770 median income
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
$155,059 median income
- 08036
Hainesport (08036)
$142,899 median income
- 08054
Mount Laurel (08054)
$118,802 median income
- 08053
Marlton (08053)
$118,670 median income
- 08048
Lumberton (08048)
$113,440 median income
- 08046
Willingboro (08046)
$98,178 median income
- 08075
Riverside (08075)
$94,407 median income
- 08010
Beverly (08010)
$88,037 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08054 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08057 | Moorestown, NJ | 21,090 | 2.9 mi |
| 08052 | Maple Shade, NJ | 19,172 | 4.8 mi |
| 08036 | Hainesport, NJ | 5,917 | 4.1 mi |
| 08053 | Marlton, NJ | 45,538 | 6.1 mi |
| 08046 | Willingboro, NJ | 31,587 | 5.6 mi |
| 08073 | Rancocas, NJ | 203 | 4.7 mi |
| 08048 | Lumberton, NJ | 12,495 | 5.4 mi |
| 08010 | Beverly, NJ | 11,539 | 7.3 mi |
| 08075 | Riverside, NJ | 28,894 | 6.1 mi |
| 08003 | Cherry Hill, NJ | 30,629 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08054, 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 (41,864 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 08054 in?
ZIP code 08054 (Mount Laurel) 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 08054?
ZIP code 08054 in Mount Laurel, NJ has a population of 41,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08054?
The median household income in ZIP 08054 is $118,802, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08054?
The median home value in ZIP 08054 is $357,200, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08054 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08054?
ZIP code 08054 has 1,450 business establishments employing approximately 46,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08054 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (295), Health care and social assistance (166), Finance and insurance (162). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08054?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08054 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 08054?
In ZIP code 08054, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 08054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08054 is 27.0 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 08054?
In ZIP code 08054, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08054 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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