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Runnemede, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08078

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

8,385
1,613/sq mi
$86,741
Median income
$250,800
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Runnemede pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
1,613
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Runnemede, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 8,385 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 1,613 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,741 (29% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,440. Poverty here runs at 8.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $250,800 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,407 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 08078 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Camden County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Runnemede, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08078.

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 08078, Runnemede, 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

8,385

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

1,613

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08078?

36.4

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.2%
African American 8.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$86,741

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$44,440

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08078 ranks nationally

Runnemede, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,741 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,549

Total Housing Units

3,217

Occupied Units

332

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$250,800

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,407

Median Rent

1958

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08078 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 173
2021 +18.9% 206
2022 +14.5% 235
2023 +15.5% 272
2024 +10.3% 300

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 171 business establishments in ZIP 08078, employing approximately 2,117 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,068,000.

171

Businesses

2,117

Employees

$120.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 17.0%
Accommodation and food services 20 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.7%
Construction 17 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 9.4%
Wholesale trade 15 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 7.0%
Manufacturing 8 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.1%
Finance and insurance 5 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.8%

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 08078 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 08078 ranks #5 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 08078 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 08078 ranks #8 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
08029 Glendora, NJ 4,784 0.9 mi
08007 Barrington, NJ 5,250 1.4 mi
08031 Bellmawr, NJ 11,584 1.5 mi
08035 Haddon Heights, NJ 7,566 1.9 mi
08049 Magnolia, NJ 5,350 1.9 mi
08106 Audubon, NJ 9,874 2.7 mi
08059 Mount Ephraim, NJ 5,612 2.4 mi
08083 Somerdale, NJ 9,455 2.5 mi
08045 Lawnside, NJ 2,909 2.6 mi
08107 Oaklyn, NJ 13,675 3.9 mi

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Pop: 50,589
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Pop: 44,833
08012 standard
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Pop: 38,992
08003 standard
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pop: 30,629
08043 standard
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Pop: 29,131
08105 standard
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Pop: 29,077

Related Areas

Camden County Runnemede, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08078 in? ▼
ZIP code 08078 (Runnemede) is located in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/camden-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08078? ▼
ZIP code 08078 in Runnemede, NJ has a population of 8,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08078 is $86,741, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08078 is $250,800, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08078 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08078? ▼
ZIP code 08078 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 2,117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08078 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (20), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08078 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 08078? ▼
In ZIP code 08078, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 08078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08078 is 26.9 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 08078? ▼
In ZIP code 08078, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08078 is 8.1% 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.