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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
$96,653
Median income
$272,700
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,034. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 7.4%. Median home value sits at $272,700 (47% below the state average), median rent at $1,185 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 08083 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 08083

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerdale, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08083.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08083?

43.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 61.3%
African American 22.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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

$50,034

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08083 ranks nationally

Somerdale, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,653 Top 21% higher than 79% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,098

Total Housing Units

4,032

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$272,700

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08083 ranks #3 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 08083 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 08083 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

08081 standard
Sicklerville, NJ
Pop: 50,589
08021 standard
Clementon, NJ
Pop: 44,833
08012 standard
Blackwood, NJ
Pop: 38,992
08003 standard
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pop: 30,629
08043 standard
Voorhees, NJ
Pop: 29,131
08105 standard
Camden, NJ
Pop: 29,077

Related Areas

Camden County Somerdale, NJ New Jersey

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.

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