West Berlin, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08091
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,357
- 619/sq mi High-density area
- $75,238
- Median income Near-median income area
- $302,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Berlin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 619
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08091 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 08091 (West Berlin, NJ) rose +24.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.0 in 2023 to 300.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08091 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Berlin, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 5,357 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 619 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08091 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,238 (38% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,163. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $302,600 (41% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,372; owner occupancy is 67.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08091 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 08091
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Berlin, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08091.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 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 08091, West Berlin, 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
5,357
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
619
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08091?
49.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
15.3%
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?
$75,238
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$40,163
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 08091 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
West Berlin, 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)
$75,238 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
2,494housing units
2,494
Total Housing Units
2,494
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,372
Median Rent
1970
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
+24.0%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08091 have increased 24.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 173 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 200 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 230 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 242 |
| 2024 | +24.0% | 300 |
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 355 business establishments in ZIP 08091, employing approximately 4,726 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,577,000.
355
Businesses
4,726
Employees
$249.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 68 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.0% |
| Information | 6 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
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 08091 vs 08009 →
ZIP 08091 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08081
Sicklerville (08081)
50,589 residents
- 08053
Marlton (08053)
45,538 residents
- 08021
Clementon (08021)
44,833 residents
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
30,629 residents
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
29,131 residents
- 08009 12,854
Berlin (08009)
12,854 residents
- 08004 12,350
Atco (08004)
12,350 residents
- 08083 9,455
Somerdale (08083)
9,455 residents
- 08084 7,040
Stratford (08084)
7,040 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08091 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08091 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08003
Cherry Hill (08003)
$155,059 median income
- 08053
Marlton (08053)
$118,670 median income
- 08004
Atco (08004)
$111,738 median income
- 08081
Sicklerville (08081)
$105,800 median income
- 08043
Voorhees (08043)
$105,473 median income
- 08009
Berlin (08009)
$101,184 median income
- 08026
Gibbsboro (08026)
$100,313 median income
- 08084
Stratford (08084)
$98,427 median income
- 08083
Somerdale (08083)
$96,653 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08091 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08009 | Berlin, NJ | 12,854 | 2.8 mi |
| 08026 | Gibbsboro, NJ | 2,274 | 2.9 mi |
| 08043 | Voorhees, NJ | 29,131 | 3.2 mi |
| 08021 | Clementon, NJ | 44,833 | 4.0 mi |
| 08053 | Marlton, NJ | 45,538 | 4.1 mi |
| 08004 | Atco, NJ | 12,350 | 4.1 mi |
| 08084 | Stratford, NJ | 7,040 | 5.1 mi |
| 08081 | Sicklerville, NJ | 50,589 | 5.4 mi |
| 08003 | Cherry Hill, NJ | 30,629 | 5.9 mi |
| 08083 | Somerdale, NJ | 9,455 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08091, 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 (5,357 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 08091 in?
ZIP code 08091 (West Berlin) is located in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/camden-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08091?
ZIP code 08091 in West Berlin, NJ has a population of 5,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08091?
The median household income in ZIP 08091 is $75,238, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08091?
The median home value in ZIP 08091 is $302,600, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08091?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08091 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08091?
ZIP code 08091 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 4,726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08091?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08091 are: Construction (68), Retail trade (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08091?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08091 increased by 24.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 08091?
In ZIP code 08091, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08091?
In ZIP code 08091, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08091?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08091 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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