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 High-density area
- $122,262
- Median income Above-median income area
- $357,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08080 (Sewell, NJ) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.6 in 2023 to 266.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,641. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $357,000 (31% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,750; owner occupancy is 87.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gloucester County, so 08080 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 08080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sewell, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08080.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
179 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
130 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08080?
42.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
5.3%
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?
$122,262
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,545housing units
14,545
Total Housing Units
14,187
Occupied Units
358
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$357,000
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08080 vs 08071 →
ZIP 08080 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08012
Blackwood (08012)
38,992 residents
- 08080
Sewell (08080)
37,433 residents
- 08096
Woodbury (08096)
36,116 residents
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
20,078 residents
- 08051 10,758
Mantua (08051)
10,758 residents
- 08093 9,741
Westville (08093)
9,741 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08080 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08080 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 08012
Blackwood (08012)
$95,451 median income
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
$92,071 median income
- 08312
Clayton (08312)
$89,294 median income
- 08028
Glassboro (08028)
$89,130 median income
- 08096
Woodbury (08096)
$89,013 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08080, 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 (37,433 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 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.
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