Swedesboro, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08085
Gloucester County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,737
- 156/sq mi High-density area
- $134,762
- Median income Above-median income area
- $384,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Swedesboro pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 156
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08085 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 08085 (Swedesboro, NJ) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.3 in 2023 to 244.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08085 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey, home to 18,737 residents across 119.8 square miles, a density of 156 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08085 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,762 (10% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,188. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $384,500 (26% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,811; owner occupancy is 82.8%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gloucester County, so 08085 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 08085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Swedesboro, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08085.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 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 08085, Swedesboro, 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
18,737
Population
119.8
Area (sq mi)
156
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08085?
36.8
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
9.5%
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?
$134,762
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$49,188
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08085 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Swedesboro, 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)
$134,762 Top 30% higher than 70% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey 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
7,464housing units
7,464
Total Housing Units
7,123
Occupied Units
341
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$384,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,811
Median Rent
2001
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08085 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 156 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 178 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 204 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 231 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 245 |
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 536 business establishments in ZIP 08085, employing approximately 18,474 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,127,599,000.
536
Businesses
18,474
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 67 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 36 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.5% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
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 08085 vs 08014 →
ZIP 08085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19013
Chester (19013)
35,130 residents
- 08085
Swedesboro (08085)
18,737 residents
- 19078 11,067
Ridley Park (19078)
11,067 residents
- 08098 9,090
Woodstown (08098)
9,090 residents
- 08027 4,888
Gibbstown (08027)
4,888 residents
- 08056 4,736
Mickleton (08056)
4,736 residents
- 19094 4,406
Woodlyn (19094)
4,406 residents
- 19022 3,669
Crum Lynne (19022)
3,669 residents
- 08067 1,635
Pedricktown (08067)
1,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08085 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08056
Mickleton (08056)
$171,389 median income
- 08085
Swedesboro (08085)
$134,762 median income
- 08067
Pedricktown (08067)
$111,912 median income
- 08098
Woodstown (08098)
$110,913 median income
- 19078
Ridley Park (19078)
$94,681 median income
- 08027
Gibbstown (08027)
$92,128 median income
- 19094 $64,150
Woodlyn (19094)
$64,150 median income
- 19022 $48,969
Crum Lynne (19022)
$48,969 median income
- 19013 $41,261
Chester (19013)
$41,261 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08085 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08014 | Bridgeport, NJ | 504 | 4.3 mi |
| 08067 | Pedricktown, NJ | 1,635 | 4.5 mi |
| 08056 | Mickleton, NJ | 4,736 | 4.6 mi |
| 19022 | Crum Lynne, PA | 3,669 | 7.1 mi |
| 08027 | Gibbstown, NJ | 4,888 | 5.4 mi |
| 08098 | Woodstown, NJ | 9,090 | 8.3 mi |
| 19078 | Ridley Park, PA | 11,067 | 8.0 mi |
| 19094 | Woodlyn, PA | 4,406 | 8.0 mi |
| 08039 | Harrisonville, NJ | 137 | 5.9 mi |
| 19013 | Chester, PA | 35,130 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08085, 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 (18,737 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08085 in?
ZIP code 08085 (Swedesboro) 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 08085?
ZIP code 08085 in Swedesboro, NJ has a population of 18,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08085?
The median household income in ZIP 08085 is $134,762, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08085?
The median home value in ZIP 08085 is $384,500, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08085 is White at 74.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08085?
ZIP code 08085 has 536 business establishments employing approximately 18,474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08085 are: Wholesale trade (70), Health care and social assistance (69), Transportation and warehousing (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08085 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 08085?
In ZIP code 08085, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 08085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08085 is 28.0 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 08085?
In ZIP code 08085, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08085 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 08085's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 08085 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Swedesboro, NJ ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.