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 High-density area
- $97,413
- Median income Above-median income area
- $291,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08086 (Thorofare, NJ) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.2 in 2023 to 243.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,389. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $291,300 (44% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,723; owner occupancy is 73.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gloucester County, so 08086 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 08086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thorofare, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08086.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08086?
44.9
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
7.7%
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?
$97,413
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$51,389
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08086 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Thorofare, 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)
$97,413 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
4,100housing units
4,100
Total Housing Units
3,975
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,300
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
47,261 residents
- 08051 10,758
Mantua (08051)
10,758 residents
- 08093 9,741
Westville (08093)
9,741 residents
- 08066 8,437
Paulsboro (08066)
8,437 residents
- 08086 7,699
Thorofare (08086)
7,699 residents
- 08097 3,293
Woodbury Heights (08097)
3,293 residents
- 08063 3,102
National Park (08063)
3,102 residents
- 08061 2,672
Mount Royal (08061)
2,672 residents
- 08020 2,201
Clarksboro (08020)
2,201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08086 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08086 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08061
Mount Royal (08061)
$150,658 median income
- 08020
Clarksboro (08020)
$134,490 median income
- 08097
Woodbury Heights (08097)
$119,042 median income
- 08086
Thorofare (08086)
$97,413 median income
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
$92,071 median income
- 08063
National Park (08063)
$83,074 median income
- 19145
Philadelphia (19145)
$71,965 median income
- 08066
Paulsboro (08066)
$65,070 median income
- 08093
Westville (08093)
$64,104 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08086, 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 (7,699 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 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.
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