ZIP Code 08071

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Pitman · Gloucester County · New Jersey

Population
9,551

1,111/sq mi

Median income
$100,085

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$282,400

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.0%

Median age 39.8

Land area
8.6 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08071?

39.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

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

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$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)

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08071 in?
ZIP code 08071 (Pitman) is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08071?
ZIP code 08071 in Pitman, NJ has a population of 9,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08071?
The median household income in ZIP 08071 is $100,085, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08071?
The median home value in ZIP 08071 is $282,400, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08071 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08071?
ZIP code 08071 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 1,769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08071 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (23), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08071 increased by 15.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 08071?
In ZIP code 08071, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 08071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08071 is 28.5 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 08071?
In ZIP code 08071, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08071 is 3.0% 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 Pitman, 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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