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 High-density area
- $89,574
- Median income Above-median income area
- $234,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08065 (Palmyra, NJ) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.1 in 2023 to 271.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,628. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $234,800 (55% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,696; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burlington County, so 08065 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 08065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08065.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08065?
44.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
6.1%
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?
$89,574
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$44,628
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08065 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Palmyra, 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)
$89,574 24th percentile higher than 24% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,388housing units
3,388
Total Housing Units
3,287
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,800
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19124
Philadelphia (19124)
66,691 residents
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
55,006 residents
- 19136
Philadelphia (19136)
40,647 residents
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
33,293 residents
- 19135
Philadelphia (19135)
33,091 residents
- 08109 22,407
Merchantville (08109)
22,407 residents
- 08002 22,274
Cherry Hill (08002)
22,274 residents
- 08110 19,008
Pennsauken (08110)
19,008 residents
- 08077 18,307
Riverton (08077)
18,307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08065 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08065 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08077
Riverton (08077)
$128,271 median income
- 08002
Cherry Hill (08002)
$100,951 median income
- 08109
Merchantville (08109)
$90,242 median income
- 08065
Palmyra (08065)
$89,574 median income
- 08110
Pennsauken (08110)
$83,729 median income
- 19137
Philadelphia (19137)
$76,739 median income
- 19152
Philadelphia (19152)
$59,408 median income
- 19149
Philadelphia (19149)
$58,496 median income
- 19136
Philadelphia (19136)
$56,687 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08065, 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 (7,398 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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