Camden, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08103
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,190
- 2,726/sq mi High-density area
- $36,793
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,726
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08103 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, home to 15,190 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 2,726 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08103 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,793 (70% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,538. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,000 (73% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,166; owner occupancy is 34.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08103 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 08103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08103.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 08103, 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
15,190
Population
5.6
Area (sq mi)
2,726
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08103?
35.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
11.8%
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?
$36,793
Median Household Income
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$17,538
Per Capita Income
31.9%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08103 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Camden, 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)
$36,793 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
5,176housing units
5,176
Total Housing Units
4,304
Occupied Units
872
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,000
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
$1,166
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 282 business establishments in ZIP 08103, employing approximately 21,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,073,748,000.
282
Businesses
21,220
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 25.2% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 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 08103 vs 08104 →
ZIP 08103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19134
Philadelphia (19134)
60,675 residents
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
36,228 residents
- 08105
Camden (08105)
29,077 residents
- 08104 23,851
Camden (08104)
23,851 residents
- 19125 22,958
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 residents
- 08103 15,190
Camden (08103)
15,190 residents
- 08107 13,675
Oaklyn (08107)
13,675 residents
- 19123 13,416
Philadelphia (19123)
13,416 residents
- 08030 13,410
Gloucester City (08030)
13,410 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08103 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19106
Philadelphia (19106)
$121,047 median income
- 19125
Philadelphia (19125)
$109,554 median income
- 19147
Philadelphia (19147)
$105,755 median income
- 19123
Philadelphia (19123)
$102,106 median income
- 08107
Oaklyn (08107)
$80,833 median income
- 08030
Gloucester City (08030)
$63,384 median income
- 08105 $45,974
Camden (08105)
$45,974 median income
- 19134 $44,066
Philadelphia (19134)
$44,066 median income
- 08104 $38,170
Camden (08104)
$38,170 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08103 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08104 | Camden, NJ | 23,851 | 1.3 mi |
| 08102 | Camden, NJ | 7,565 | 1.2 mi |
| 08105 | Camden, NJ | 29,077 | 1.6 mi |
| 19147 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,228 | 2.1 mi |
| 19106 | Philadelphia, PA | 11,740 | 1.8 mi |
| 08030 | Gloucester City, NJ | 13,410 | 3.2 mi |
| 19125 | Philadelphia, PA | 22,958 | 2.9 mi |
| 08107 | Oaklyn, NJ | 13,675 | 2.5 mi |
| 19134 | Philadelphia, PA | 60,675 | 3.7 mi |
| 19123 | Philadelphia, PA | 13,416 | 2.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08103, 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 (15,190 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 08103 in?
ZIP code 08103 (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 08103?
ZIP code 08103 in Camden, NJ has a population of 15,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08103?
The median household income in ZIP 08103 is $36,793, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08103?
The median home value in ZIP 08103 is $138,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08103 is African American at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08103?
ZIP code 08103 has 282 business establishments employing approximately 21,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08103 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Retail trade (46), Accommodation and food services (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08103?
In ZIP code 08103, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 08103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08103 is 28.1 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 08103?
In ZIP code 08103, approximately 34.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08103 is 31.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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