Somerdale, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08083
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,455
- 1,458/sq mi High-density area
- $96,653
- Median income Above-median income area
- $272,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,458
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08083 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 08083 (Somerdale, NJ) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.9 in 2023 to 308.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08083 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerdale, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 9,455 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 1,458 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08083 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,653 (21% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,034. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $272,700 (47% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,185; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08083 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 08083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerdale, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08083.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 08083, Somerdale, 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
9,455
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
1,458
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08083?
43.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
8.1%
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?
$96,653
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$50,034
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08083 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Somerdale, 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)
$96,653 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
4,098housing units
4,098
Total Housing Units
4,032
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,700
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,185
Median Rent
1968
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08083 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 183 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 211 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 257 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 286 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 308 |
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 165 business establishments in ZIP 08083, employing approximately 2,531 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,047,000.
165
Businesses
2,531
Employees
$99.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.2% |
| Information | 4 | 2.4% |
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 08083 vs 08049 →
ZIP 08083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08021
Clementon (08021)
44,833 residents
- 08033 16,261
Haddonfield (08033)
16,261 residents
- 08083 9,455
Somerdale (08083)
9,455 residents
- 08078 8,385
Runnemede (08078)
8,385 residents
- 08035 7,566
Haddon Heights (08035)
7,566 residents
- 08084 7,040
Stratford (08084)
7,040 residents
- 08049 5,350
Magnolia (08049)
5,350 residents
- 08007 5,250
Barrington (08007)
5,250 residents
- 08029 4,784
Glendora (08029)
4,784 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08083 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08033
Haddonfield (08033)
$151,181 median income
- 08035
Haddon Heights (08035)
$131,528 median income
- 08049
Magnolia (08049)
$103,191 median income
- 08026
Gibbsboro (08026)
$100,313 median income
- 08007
Barrington (08007)
$99,565 median income
- 08084
Stratford (08084)
$98,427 median income
- 08029
Glendora (08029)
$98,184 median income
- 08083
Somerdale (08083)
$96,653 median income
- 08078
Runnemede (08078)
$86,741 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08083 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08049 | Magnolia, NJ | 5,350 | 1.0 mi |
| 08084 | Stratford, NJ | 7,040 | 1.1 mi |
| 08045 | Lawnside, NJ | 2,909 | 1.8 mi |
| 08029 | Glendora, NJ | 4,784 | 2.1 mi |
| 08007 | Barrington, NJ | 5,250 | 2.2 mi |
| 08078 | Runnemede, NJ | 8,385 | 2.5 mi |
| 08033 | Haddonfield, NJ | 16,261 | 3.6 mi |
| 08021 | Clementon, NJ | 44,833 | 2.8 mi |
| 08026 | Gibbsboro, NJ | 2,274 | 3.4 mi |
| 08035 | Haddon Heights, NJ | 7,566 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08083, 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 (9,455 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 08083 in?
ZIP code 08083 (Somerdale) 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 08083?
ZIP code 08083 in Somerdale, NJ has a population of 9,455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08083?
The median household income in ZIP 08083 is $96,653, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08083?
The median home value in ZIP 08083 is $272,700, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08083 is White at 61.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08083?
ZIP code 08083 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 2,531 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08083 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08083?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08083 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 08083?
In ZIP code 08083, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 08083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08083 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08083?
In ZIP code 08083, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08083 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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