ZIP Code 08061
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Mount Royal · Gloucester County · New Jersey
- Population
- 2,672
- Median income
- $150,658
- Median home value
- $401,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.2%
- Land area
- 3.6 sq mi
740/sq mi
▲ 97% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
New York
ZIP code 08061 in Mount Royal, New Jersey has a population of 2,672. The median household income is $150,658, which is 97% above the national average. Median home value is $401,400, 44% above the US average. 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.6 square miles in Mount Royal, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,672 residents, producing a population density of 740 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08061 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08061 sits at $150,658 (23% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $63,903. The poverty rate stands at 0.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $401,400 (22% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 98.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08061 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08061.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08061, Mount Royal, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,672
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
740
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08061?
39.4
Median Age
42.2%
Male
57.8%
Female
8.2%
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?
$150,658
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$63,903
Per Capita Income
0.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,614
Total Housing Units
1,614
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$401,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state
2004
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08061 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 149 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 170 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 208 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 240 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 258 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 08061, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,135,000.
30
Businesses
312
Employees
$16.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 08061 vs 08020 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08020 | Clarksboro, NJ | 2,201 | 1.0 mi |
| 08051 | Mantua, NJ | 10,758 | 2.0 mi |
| 08066 | Paulsboro, NJ | 8,437 | 2.3 mi |
| 08086 | Thorofare, NJ | 7,699 | 2.9 mi |
| 08090 | Wenonah, NJ | 8,358 | 3.0 mi |
| 08056 | Mickleton, NJ | 4,736 | 2.8 mi |
| 08097 | Woodbury Heights, NJ | 3,293 | 3.1 mi |
| 08063 | National Park, NJ | 3,102 | 4.5 mi |
| 08096 | Woodbury, NJ | 36,116 | 4.5 mi |
| 08062 | Mullica Hill, NJ | 15,756 | 6.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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