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 High-density area
- $89,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $249,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08059 (Mount Ephraim, NJ) rose +20.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.1 in 2023 to 328.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,672. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $249,700 (52% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,333; owner occupancy is 69.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08059 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 08059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Ephraim, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08059.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08059?
38.1
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$89,375
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$41,672
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08059 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Mount Ephraim, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,375 24th percentile higher than 24% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,564housing units
2,564
Total Housing Units
2,430
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,700
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08059 vs 08031 →
ZIP 08059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08104
Camden (08104)
23,851 residents
- 08108
Collingswood (08108)
18,045 residents
- 08107
Oaklyn (08107)
13,675 residents
- 08030
Gloucester City (08030)
13,410 residents
- 08031
Bellmawr (08031)
11,584 residents
- 08106
Audubon (08106)
9,874 residents
- 08093
Westville (08093)
9,741 residents
- 08078 8,385
Runnemede (08078)
8,385 residents
- 08035 7,566
Haddon Heights (08035)
7,566 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08059 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08035
Haddon Heights (08035)
$131,528 median income
- 08106
Audubon (08106)
$111,002 median income
- 08108
Collingswood (08108)
$108,151 median income
- 08007
Barrington (08007)
$99,565 median income
- 08059
Mount Ephraim (08059)
$89,375 median income
- 08078
Runnemede (08078)
$86,741 median income
- 08107
Oaklyn (08107)
$80,833 median income
- 08031
Bellmawr (08031)
$76,654 median income
- 08093
Westville (08093)
$64,104 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08059, 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 (5,612 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Camden County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 08059's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 08059 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Mount Ephraim, NJ ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.