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Mount Ephraim, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08059

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

5,612
1,761/sq mi
$89,375
Median income
$249,700
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Ephraim pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,761
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08059 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Ephraim, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 5,612 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 1,761 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08059 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,375 (27% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $41,672. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. Housing costs here run $249,700 for a typical home value (52% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,333 a month; 69.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08059, plus 6 more within Camden County, give a clearer read than the 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 08059

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Ephraim, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08059.

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 08059, Mount Ephraim, 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

5,612

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

1,761

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08059?

38.1

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$89,375

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$41,672

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08059 ranks nationally

Mount Ephraim, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,375 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,564

Total Housing Units

2,430

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$249,700

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,333

Median Rent

1957

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

+20.8%

YoY Change (2024)

329

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+229%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08059 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +16.9% 192
2021 +9.9% 211
2022 +18.6% 250
2023 +8.9% 272
2024 +20.8% 329

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 08059, employing approximately 1,423 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,047,000.

114

Businesses

1,423

Employees

$58.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 15.8%
Construction 17 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 17 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 14 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.1%
Wholesale trade 6 5.3%
Manufacturing 5 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%

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 08059 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 08059 ranks #0 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 08059 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 08059 ranks #5 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
08031 Bellmawr, NJ 11,584 1.2 mi
08106 Audubon, NJ 9,874 1.1 mi
08030 Gloucester City, NJ 13,410 1.4 mi
08107 Oaklyn, NJ 13,675 1.7 mi
08035 Haddon Heights, NJ 7,566 1.6 mi
08078 Runnemede, NJ 8,385 2.4 mi
08104 Camden, NJ 23,851 2.4 mi
08007 Barrington, NJ 5,250 2.4 mi
08108 Collingswood, NJ 18,045 2.6 mi
08093 Westville, NJ 9,741 2.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

08081 standard
Sicklerville, NJ
Pop: 50,589
08021 standard
Clementon, NJ
Pop: 44,833
08012 standard
Blackwood, NJ
Pop: 38,992
08003 standard
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pop: 30,629
08043 standard
Voorhees, NJ
Pop: 29,131
08105 standard
Camden, NJ
Pop: 29,077

Related Areas

Camden County Mount Ephraim, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08059 in? ▼
ZIP code 08059 (Mount Ephraim) is located in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/camden-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08059? ▼
ZIP code 08059 in Mount Ephraim, NJ has a population of 5,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08059? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08059 is $89,375, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08059? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08059 is $249,700, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08059? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08059 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08059? ▼
ZIP code 08059 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08059? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08059 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08059? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08059 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 08059? ▼
In ZIP code 08059, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 08059? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08059 is 23.1 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 08059? ▼
In ZIP code 08059, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08059? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08059 is 10.4% 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.