PlainZIP

Sewell, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08080

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

37,433
500/sq mi
$122,262
Median income
$357,000
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
500
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08080 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sewell, Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 37,433 residents across 74.9 square miles, a density of 500 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08080 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,262 (0% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $56,641. Local economic indicators show a 4.6% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $357,000 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,750 monthly, and 87.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08080, plus 6 more within Gloucester 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 08080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sewell, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08080.

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 08080, Sewell, 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

37,433

Population

74.9

Area (sq mi)

500

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08080?

42.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$122,262

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$56,641

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08080 ranks nationally

Sewell, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,262 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,545

Total Housing Units

14,187

Occupied Units

358

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$357,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,750

Median Rent

1987

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08080 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 164
2021 +16.1% 191
2022 +15.7% 220
2023 +12.8% 249
2024 +7.4% 267

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 921 business establishments in ZIP 08080, employing approximately 10,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $575,691,000.

921

Businesses

10,781

Employees

$575.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 179 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 130 14.1%
Retail trade 92 10.0%
Construction 90 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 83 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 6.7%
Finance and insurance 45 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.0%
Wholesale trade 30 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.4%
Manufacturing 19 2.1%
Educational services 16 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.7%
Information 10 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

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 08080 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 08080 ranks #2 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 08080 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 08080 ranks the highest 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
08071 Pitman, NJ 9,551 1.8 mi
08028 Glassboro, NJ 20,078 4.2 mi
08090 Wenonah, NJ 8,358 3.3 mi
08096 Woodbury, NJ 36,116 4.9 mi
08074 Richwood, NJ 58 3.7 mi
08051 Mantua, NJ 10,758 3.8 mi
08097 Woodbury Heights, NJ 3,293 4.4 mi
08012 Blackwood, NJ 38,992 3.9 mi
08093 Westville, NJ 9,741 7.5 mi
08312 Clayton, NJ 7,875 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

08094 standard
Williamstown, NJ
Pop: 39,940
08096 standard
Woodbury, NJ
Pop: 36,116
08028 standard
Glassboro, NJ
Pop: 20,078
08085 standard
Swedesboro, NJ
Pop: 18,737
08062 standard
Mullica Hill, NJ
Pop: 15,756
08051 standard
Mantua, NJ
Pop: 10,758

Related Areas

Gloucester County Sewell, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08080 in? ▼
ZIP code 08080 (Sewell) 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 08080? ▼
ZIP code 08080 in Sewell, NJ has a population of 37,433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08080 is $122,262, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08080 is $357,000, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08080 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08080? ▼
ZIP code 08080 has 921 business establishments employing approximately 10,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08080 are: Health care and social assistance (179), Other services (except public administration) (130), Retail trade (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08080? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08080 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 08080? ▼
In ZIP code 08080, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 08080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08080 is 29.5 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 08080? ▼
In ZIP code 08080, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08080 is 4.6% 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.