ZIP Code 08071
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Pitman · Gloucester County · New Jersey
- Population
- 9,551
- Median income
- $100,085
- Median home value
- $282,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.0%
- Land area
- 8.6 sq mi
1,111/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
New York
ZIP code 08071 in Pitman, New Jersey has a population of 9,551. The median household income is $100,085, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $282,400, 2% above the US average. 46.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in Pitman, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 9,551 residents, producing a population density of 1,111 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 08071 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08071 sits at $100,085 (18% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,638. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $282,400 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,539 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08071 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 08071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08071.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08071, Pitman, 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
9,551
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
1,111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08071?
39.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
4.5%
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?
$100,085
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$49,638
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,969
Total Housing Units
3,810
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,400
Median Home Value
-45% vs state
$1,539
Median Rent
1948
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
+15.5%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08071 have increased 15.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 161 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 186 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 214 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 240 |
| 2024 | +15.5% | 277 |
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 187 business establishments in ZIP 08071, employing approximately 1,769 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,863,000.
187
Businesses
1,769
Employees
$76.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 16.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 18 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.6% |
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 08071 vs 08080 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08080 | Sewell, NJ | 37,433 | 1.8 mi |
| 08074 | Richwood, NJ | 58 | 2.0 mi |
| 08028 | Glassboro, NJ | 20,078 | 2.7 mi |
| 08090 | Wenonah, NJ | 8,358 | 4.6 mi |
| 08051 | Mantua, NJ | 10,758 | 4.4 mi |
| 08097 | Woodbury Heights, NJ | 3,293 | 5.8 mi |
| 08096 | Woodbury, NJ | 36,116 | 6.5 mi |
| 08062 | Mullica Hill, NJ | 15,756 | 4.9 mi |
| 08312 | Clayton, NJ | 7,875 | 5.7 mi |
| 08343 | Monroeville, NJ | 5,030 | 6.6 mi |
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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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