ZIP Code 08086
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Thorofare · Gloucester County · New Jersey
- Population
- 7,699
- Median income
- $97,413
- Median home value
- $291,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.2%
- Land area
- 18.9 sq mi
407/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08086 vs 08063 →
| 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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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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