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Palmyra, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08065

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

7,398
1,535/sq mi
$89,574
Median income
$234,800
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palmyra 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 46%
home value, US ZIPs
1,535
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08065 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey, home to 7,398 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 1,535 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08065 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,574 (27% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,628. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Burlington County, letting you compare 08065 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 08065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,398

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

1,535

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 08065 ranks nationally

Palmyra, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,574 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08065 vs 19135 →

ZIP 08065 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 08065 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 08065 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 08065 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Burlington County

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Pop: 45,538
08054 standard
Mount Laurel, NJ
Pop: 41,864
08016 standard
Burlington, NJ
Pop: 33,540
08046 standard
Willingboro, NJ
Pop: 31,587
08075 standard
Riverside, NJ
Pop: 28,894
08055 standard
Medford, NJ
Pop: 27,179

Related Areas

Burlington County Palmyra, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.