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Mount Royal, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08061

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

2,672
740/sq mi
$150,658
Median income
$401,400
Median home value
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
740
people per sq mi
99%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08061 covers 3.6 square miles in Mount Royal, Gloucester County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,672 residents on file, a density of 740 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08061 skews affluent, with a median household income of $150,658 (23% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $63,903. Local economic indicators show a 0.5% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $401,400 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 98.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gloucester County, letting you compare 08061 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Royal, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08061.

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 08061, Mount Royal, 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

2,672

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

740

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08061?

39.4

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$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

How ZIP 08061 ranks nationally

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

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

$150,658 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 76.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.2%

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

Owner 98.5%
Renter 1.5%

$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

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ZIP 08061 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 08061 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 08061 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 08061 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

08094 standard
Williamstown, NJ
Pop: 39,940
08080 standard
Sewell, NJ
Pop: 37,433
08096 standard
Woodbury, NJ
Pop: 36,116
08028 standard
Glassboro, NJ
Pop: 20,078
08085 standard
Swedesboro, NJ
Pop: 18,737
08062 standard
Mullica Hill, NJ
Pop: 15,756

Related Areas

Gloucester County Mount Royal, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08061 in? ▼
ZIP code 08061 (Mount Royal) is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08061? ▼
ZIP code 08061 in Mount Royal, NJ has a population of 2,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08061 is $150,658, which is 97% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08061 is $401,400, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08061 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08061? ▼
ZIP code 08061 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08061 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08061 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 08061? ▼
In ZIP code 08061, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.2% 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 08061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08061 is 26.7 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 08061? ▼
In ZIP code 08061, approximately 98.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08061 is 0.5% 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.