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Camden, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08102

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

7,565
3,071/sq mi
$33,852
Median income
$84,500
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Camden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,071
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08102 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 7,565 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 3,071 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08102 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,852 (72% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $22,824. Local economic indicators show a 44.2% poverty rate alongside 17.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $84,500 (84% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,254 monthly, and 23.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Camden County, letting you compare 08102 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 08102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08102.

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 08102, Camden, 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

7,565

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

3,071

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08102?

33.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 15.5%
African American 22.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%

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?

$33,852

Median Household Income

-72% vs state

$22,824

Per Capita Income

44.2%

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08102 ranks nationally

Camden, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,852 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,446

Total Housing Units

3,185

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.6%
Renter 76.4%

$84,500

Median Home Value

-84% vs state

$1,254

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 277 business establishments in ZIP 08102, employing approximately 6,899 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,808,000.

277

Businesses

6,899

Employees

$691.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 57 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 47 17.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 46 16.6%
Retail trade 20 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 18 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 17 6.1%
Finance and insurance 10 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.3%
Utilities 8 2.9%
Construction 5 1.8%
Manufacturing 4 1.4%
Educational services 4 1.4%
Information 3 1.1%

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 08102 vs 08103 →

ZIP 08102 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 08102 ranks #9 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 08102 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 08102 ranks #null 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
08103 Camden, NJ 15,190 1.2 mi
19106 Philadelphia, PA 11,740 1.2 mi
19125 Philadelphia, PA 22,958 1.7 mi
08105 Camden, NJ 29,077 1.5 mi
19123 Philadelphia, PA 13,416 1.6 mi
19107 Philadelphia, PA 14,875 2.0 mi
08104 Camden, NJ 23,851 2.5 mi
19102 Philadelphia, PA 4,705 2.4 mi
19109 Philadelphia, PA 0 2.3 mi
19147 Philadelphia, PA 36,228 2.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

08081 standard
Sicklerville, NJ
Pop: 50,589
08021 standard
Clementon, NJ
Pop: 44,833
08012 standard
Blackwood, NJ
Pop: 38,992
08003 standard
Cherry Hill, NJ
Pop: 30,629
08043 standard
Voorhees, NJ
Pop: 29,131
08105 standard
Camden, NJ
Pop: 29,077

Related Areas

Camden County Camden, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08102 in? ▼
ZIP code 08102 (Camden) 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 08102? ▼
ZIP code 08102 in Camden, NJ has a population of 7,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08102 is $33,852, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08102 is $84,500, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08102 is Two or More Ethnicities at 22.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08102? ▼
ZIP code 08102 has 277 business establishments employing approximately 6,899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08102? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08102 are: Transportation and warehousing (57), Health care and social assistance (47), Management of companies and enterprises (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08102? ▼
In ZIP code 08102, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 08102? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08102 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08102? ▼
In ZIP code 08102, approximately 23.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08102 is 44.2% 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.