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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
$36,793
Median income
$138,000
Median home value
9.5%
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.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th 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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $17,538. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.5%. Housing costs here run $138,000 for a typical home value (73% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,166 a month; 34.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 08103 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Camden County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 08103?

35.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 6.7%
African American 65.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%

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

$17,538

Per Capita Income

31.9%

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08103 ranks nationally

Camden, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,793 4th percentile higher than 4% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,176

Total Housing Units

4,304

Occupied Units

872

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.8%
Renter 65.2%

$138,000

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08103 ranks #6 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 08103 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 08103 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.