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Medford, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08055

Burlington County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,179
263/sq mi
$155,710
Median income
$496,400
Median home value
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
263
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey, with 27,179 residents across 103.5 square miles, a density of 263 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08055 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,710 (28% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $72,794. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $496,400 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,629 monthly, and 88.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08055 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 08055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medford, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08055.

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 08055, Medford, 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

27,179

Population

103.5

Area (sq mi)

263

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08055?

46.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$155,710

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$72,794

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08055 ranks nationally

Medford, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$155,710 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,307

Total Housing Units

10,918

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$496,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,629

Median Rent

1978

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08055 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 161
2021 +10.6% 178
2022 +15.9% 207
2023 +11.9% 231
2024 +10.1% 254

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 817 business establishments in ZIP 08055, employing approximately 8,710 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,822,000.

817

Businesses

8,710

Employees

$412.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 128 15.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 111 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 88 10.8%
Construction 83 10.2%
Retail trade 82 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 65 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 7.2%
Finance and insurance 53 6.5%
Wholesale trade 26 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.2%
Educational services 26 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.9%
Manufacturing 16 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.8%
Information 11 1.4%

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 08055 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 08055 ranks #5 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 08055 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 08055 ranks the highest 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
08053 Marlton, NJ 45,538 3.8 mi
08048 Lumberton, NJ 12,495 6.5 mi
08036 Hainesport, NJ 5,917 7.8 mi
08088 Vincentown, NJ 24,664 7.0 mi
08004 Atco, NJ 12,350 7.3 mi
08089 Waterford Works, NJ 4,253 10.1 mi
08043 Voorhees, NJ 29,131 7.1 mi
08091 West Berlin, NJ 5,357 6.8 mi
08054 Mount Laurel, NJ 41,864 7.3 mi
08003 Cherry Hill, NJ 30,629 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burlington County

08053 standard
Marlton, NJ
Pop: 45,538
08054 standard
Mount Laurel, NJ
Pop: 41,864
08016 standard
Burlington, NJ
Pop: 33,540
08046 standard
Willingboro, NJ
Pop: 31,587
08075 standard
Riverside, NJ
Pop: 28,894
08060 standard
Mount Holly, NJ
Pop: 24,713

Related Areas

Burlington County Medford, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08055 in? ▼
ZIP code 08055 (Medford) 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 08055? ▼
ZIP code 08055 in Medford, NJ has a population of 27,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08055 is $155,710, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08055 is $496,400, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08055 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08055? ▼
ZIP code 08055 has 817 business establishments employing approximately 8,710 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08055 are: Health care and social assistance (128), Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08055 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 08055? ▼
In ZIP code 08055, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.7% 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 08055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08055 is 33.6 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 08055? ▼
In ZIP code 08055, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08055 is 3.1% 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.