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Riverton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08077

Burlington County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,307
873/sq mi
$128,271
Median income
$386,100
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riverton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
873
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08077 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08077 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverton, Burlington County, New Jersey, home to 18,307 residents across 21.0 square miles, a density of 873 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08077 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,271 (5% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $56,951. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $386,100 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,922 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08077, plus 6 more within Burlington County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 08077

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08077.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08077, Riverton, 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

18,307

Population

21.0

Area (sq mi)

873

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08077?

42.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 6.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$128,271

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$56,951

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08077 ranks nationally

Riverton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$128,271 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,508

Total Housing Units

7,337

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$386,100

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,922

Median Rent

1966

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08077 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 172
2021 +12.4% 193
2022 +13.5% 219
2023 +10.6% 243
2024 +12.8% 274

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 569 business establishments in ZIP 08077, employing approximately 7,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $419,817,000.

569

Businesses

7,546

Employees

$419.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 68 11.9%
Retail trade 62 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 62 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 51 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 50 8.8%
Wholesale trade 49 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 8.1%
Manufacturing 40 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 25 4.4%
Finance and insurance 24 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.3%
Information 6 1.1%
Educational services 6 1.1%

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 08077 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08077 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08077 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08077 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08065 Palmyra, NJ 7,398 2.2 mi
08052 Maple Shade, NJ 19,172 3.4 mi
19136 Philadelphia, PA 40,647 2.9 mi
08075 Riverside, NJ 28,894 3.1 mi
19114 Philadelphia, PA 30,907 4.5 mi
19135 Philadelphia, PA 33,091 3.2 mi
08057 Moorestown, NJ 21,090 3.3 mi
19137 Philadelphia, PA 8,638 4.2 mi
08110 Pennsauken, NJ 19,008 4.0 mi
08034 Cherry Hill, NJ 18,151 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burlington County

08053 standard
Marlton, NJ
Pop: 45,538
08054 standard
Mount Laurel, NJ
Pop: 41,864
08016 standard
Burlington, NJ
Pop: 33,540
08046 standard
Willingboro, NJ
Pop: 31,587
08075 standard
Riverside, NJ
Pop: 28,894
08055 standard
Medford, NJ
Pop: 27,179

Related Areas

Burlington County Riverton, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08077 in? ▼
ZIP code 08077 (Riverton) 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 08077? ▼
ZIP code 08077 in Riverton, NJ has a population of 18,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08077? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08077 is $128,271, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08077? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08077 is $386,100, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08077? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08077 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08077? ▼
ZIP code 08077 has 569 business establishments employing approximately 7,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08077? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08077 are: Construction (68), Retail trade (62), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08077? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08077 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 08077? ▼
In ZIP code 08077, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 08077? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08077 is 28.1 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 08077? ▼
In ZIP code 08077, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08077? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08077 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.