ZIP Code 08065

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Palmyra · Burlington County · New Jersey

Population
7,398

1,535/sq mi

Median income
$89,574

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$234,800

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.4%

Median age 44.1

Land area
4.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 08065 in Palmyra, New Jersey has a population of 7,398. The median household income is $89,574, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $234,800, 16% below the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08065 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey. The area is home to 7,398 residents, producing a population density of 1,535 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 08065 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08065 sits at $89,574 (27% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,628. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $234,800 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,696 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08065 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08065 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 08065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08065.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08065, Palmyra, 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

7,398

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

1,535

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08065?

44.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 63.3%
African American 11.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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?

$89,574

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$44,628

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,388

Total Housing Units

3,287

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$234,800

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,696

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08065 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.0% 169
2021 +16.2% 196
2022 +19.4% 235
2023 +13.9% 267
2024 +1.8% 272

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 08065, employing approximately 1,462 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,493,000.

115

Businesses

1,462

Employees

$85.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 17.4%
Retail trade 20 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 15.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.1%
Manufacturing 6 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 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 Code City Population Distance
19135 Philadelphia, PA 33,091 1.5 mi
08077 Riverton, NJ 18,307 2.2 mi
19137 Philadelphia, PA 8,638 2.1 mi
19136 Philadelphia, PA 40,647 2.7 mi
08110 Pennsauken, NJ 19,008 2.5 mi
19149 Philadelphia, PA 55,006 2.9 mi
08109 Merchantville, NJ 22,407 3.7 mi
19152 Philadelphia, PA 33,293 4.1 mi
19124 Philadelphia, PA 66,691 3.2 mi
08002 Cherry Hill, NJ 22,274 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08065 in?
ZIP code 08065 (Palmyra) 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 08065?
ZIP code 08065 in Palmyra, NJ has a population of 7,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08065?
The median household income in ZIP 08065 is $89,574, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08065?
The median home value in ZIP 08065 is $234,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08065?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08065 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08065?
ZIP code 08065 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,462 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08065?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08065 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08065?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08065 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 08065?
In ZIP code 08065, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 08065?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08065 is 24.7 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 08065?
In ZIP code 08065, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08065?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08065 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Palmyra, NJ

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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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