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Thorofare, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08086

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

7,699
407/sq mi
$97,413
Median income
$291,300
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thorofare 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 35%
home value, US ZIPs
407
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08086 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08086 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thorofare, Gloucester County, New Jersey, home to 7,699 residents across 18.9 square miles, a density of 407 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08086 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,413 (20% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,389. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $291,300 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,723 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 08086 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Gloucester 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 08086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thorofare, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08086.

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 08086, Thorofare, 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

7,699

Population

18.9

Area (sq mi)

407

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08086?

44.9

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$97,413

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$51,389

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08086 ranks nationally

Thorofare, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,413 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

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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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,100

Total Housing Units

3,975

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$291,300

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,723

Median Rent

1993

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08086 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 154
2021 +13.8% 176
2022 +17.4% 206
2023 +13.6% 234
2024 +3.9% 243

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 184 business establishments in ZIP 08086, employing approximately 5,078 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,290,000.

184

Businesses

5,078

Employees

$384.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 10.9%
Wholesale trade 19 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 8.7%
Manufacturing 15 8.2%
Retail trade 15 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.5%
Finance and insurance 8 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 08086 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 08086 ranks #5 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 08086 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 08086 ranks #4 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
08063 National Park, NJ 3,102 1.6 mi
08066 Paulsboro, NJ 8,437 1.8 mi
08061 Mount Royal, NJ 2,672 2.9 mi
19112 Philadelphia, PA 13 3.3 mi
19145 Philadelphia, PA 47,261 4.8 mi
08097 Woodbury Heights, NJ 3,293 3.1 mi
08051 Mantua, NJ 10,758 4.2 mi
08093 Westville, NJ 9,741 3.3 mi
08020 Clarksboro, NJ 2,201 3.7 mi
19113 Philadelphia, PA 120 3.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

08094 standard
Williamstown, NJ
Pop: 39,940
08080 standard
Sewell, NJ
Pop: 37,433
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

Related Areas

Gloucester County Thorofare, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08086 in? ▼
ZIP code 08086 (Thorofare) 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 08086? ▼
ZIP code 08086 in Thorofare, NJ has a population of 7,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08086? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08086 is $97,413, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08086? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08086 is $291,300, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08086? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08086 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08086? ▼
ZIP code 08086 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 5,078 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08086? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08086 are: Construction (22), Health care and social assistance (20), Wholesale trade (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08086? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08086 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 08086? ▼
In ZIP code 08086, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 08086? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08086 is 27.4 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 08086? ▼
In ZIP code 08086, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08086? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08086 is 5.4% 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.