ZIP Code 08086

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Thorofare · Gloucester County · New Jersey

Population
7,699

407/sq mi

Median income
$97,413

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$291,300

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.2%

Median age 44.9

Land area
18.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 08086 in Thorofare, New Jersey has a population of 7,699. The median household income is $97,413, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $291,300, 5% above the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.9 square miles in Thorofare, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 7,699 residents, producing a population density of 407 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08086 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08086 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 08086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08086 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 08086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,699

Population

18.9

Area (sq mi)

407

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Thorofare, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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