ZIP Code 08068

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Pemberton · Burlington County · New Jersey

Population
6,727

112/sq mi

Median income
$83,194

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$284,000

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.0%

Median age 44.6

Land area
60.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 08068 in Pemberton, New Jersey has a population of 6,727. The median household income is $83,194, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $284,000, 2% above the US average. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.1 square miles in Pemberton, Burlington County, New Jersey. The area is home to 6,727 residents, producing a population density of 112 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 08068 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08068 sits at $83,194 (32% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,520. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $284,000 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,170 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08068 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 08068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08068.

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 08068, Pemberton, 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

6,727

Population

60.1

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08068?

44.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 52.5%
African American 24.0%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$83,194

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$43,520

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,839

Total Housing Units

2,627

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$284,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,170

Median Rent

1967

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

+30.8%

YoY Change (2024)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08068 have increased 30.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.2% 170
2021 +17.9% 201
2022 +12.2% 225
2023 +6.2% 239
2024 +30.8% 313

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 08068, employing approximately 544 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,102,000.

70

Businesses

544

Employees

$21.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 14.3%
Construction 9 12.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.7%
Manufacturing 3 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.3%

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
08064 New Lisbon, NJ 311 1.6 mi
08042 Juliustown, NJ 203 3.9 mi
08011 Birmingham, NJ 33 2.8 mi
08041 Jobstown, NJ 1,002 5.5 mi
08640 Joint Base Mdl, NJ 7,716 4.9 mi
08088 Vincentown, NJ 24,664 7.8 mi
08641 Joint Base Mdl, NJ 3,553 6.1 mi
08048 Lumberton, NJ 12,495 7.5 mi
08015 Browns Mills, NJ 20,763 6.9 mi
08022 Columbus, NJ 8,783 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08068 in?
ZIP code 08068 (Pemberton) 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 08068?
ZIP code 08068 in Pemberton, NJ has a population of 6,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08068?
The median household income in ZIP 08068 is $83,194, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08068?
The median home value in ZIP 08068 is $284,000, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08068 is White at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08068?
ZIP code 08068 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08068 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (14), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08068 increased by 30.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 08068?
In ZIP code 08068, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 08068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08068 is 31.1 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 08068?
In ZIP code 08068, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08068 is 9.8% 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 Pemberton, 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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