Pitman, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08071
Gloucester County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,551
- 1,111/sq mi High-density area
- $100,085
- Median income Above-median income area
- $282,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pitman pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,111
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08071 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 08071 (Pitman, NJ) rose +15.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.8 in 2023 to 277.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pitman, Gloucester County, New Jersey, home to 9,551 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 1,111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,085 (18% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,638. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $282,400 (45% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,539; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gloucester County, so 08071 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 08071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pitman, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$49,638
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08071 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Pitman, 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)
$100,085 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
3,969housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 08071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08080
Sewell (08080)
37,433 residents
- 08096
Woodbury (08096)
36,116 residents
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
20,078 residents
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
15,756 residents
- 08051 10,758
Mantua (08051)
10,758 residents
- 08071 9,551
Pitman (08071)
9,551 residents
- 08090 8,358
Wenonah (08090)
8,358 residents
- 08312 7,875
Clayton (08312)
7,875 residents
- 08343 5,030
Monroeville (08343)
5,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08071 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
$157,009 median income
- 08343
Monroeville (08343)
$141,842 median income
- 08080
Sewell (08080)
$122,262 median income
- 08097
Woodbury Heights (08097)
$119,042 median income
- 08090
Wenonah (08090)
$115,701 median income
- 08071
Pitman (08071)
$100,085 median income
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
$92,071 median income
- 08312
Clayton (08312)
$89,294 median income
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
$89,130 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08071 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08071, 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 (9,551 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 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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