ZIP Code 08104
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Camden · Camden County · New Jersey
- Population
- 23,851
- Median income
- $38,170
- Median home value
- $93,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 9.5%
- Land area
- 8.0 sq mi
2,976/sq mi
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 67% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.2
New York
ZIP code 08104 in Camden, New Jersey has a population of 23,851. The median household income is $38,170, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $93,100, 67% below the US average. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.0 square miles in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. The area is home to 23,851 residents, producing a population density of 2,976 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 08104 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08104 sits at $38,170 (69% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $20,830. The poverty rate stands at 30.1% and the unemployment rate at 18.9%. On housing, the median home value is $93,100 (82% below the state average) with median rent at $1,163 per month, and 30.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08104 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Camden County, so you can benchmark 08104 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 08104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08104.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Wholesale trade 17
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 17
Transportation and warehousing
17 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 08104, Camden, 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
23,851
Population
8.0
Area (sq mi)
2,976
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08104?
33.2
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
10.0%
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?
$38,170
Median Household Income
-69% vs state
$20,830
Per Capita Income
30.1%
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 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?
9,557
Total Housing Units
8,323
Occupied Units
1,234
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,100
Median Home Value
-82% vs state
$1,163
Median Rent
1951
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
+21.8%
YoY Change (2024)
382
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+282%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08104 have increased 21.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +31.3% | 198 |
| 2021 | +28.4% | 255 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 276 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 314 |
| 2024 | +21.8% | 382 |
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 218 business establishments in ZIP 08104, employing approximately 3,923 people with a combined annual payroll of $246,287,000.
218
Businesses
3,923
Employees
$246.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 21.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Information | 3 | 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 08104 vs 08103 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08103 | Camden, NJ | 15,190 | 1.3 mi |
| 08030 | Gloucester City, NJ | 13,410 | 1.9 mi |
| 08107 | Oaklyn, NJ | 13,675 | 1.7 mi |
| 19148 | Philadelphia, PA | 49,732 | 2.1 mi |
| 08102 | Camden, NJ | 7,565 | 2.5 mi |
| 08059 | Mount Ephraim, NJ | 5,612 | 2.4 mi |
| 08108 | Collingswood, NJ | 18,045 | 2.7 mi |
| 08105 | Camden, NJ | 29,077 | 2.7 mi |
| 19147 | Philadelphia, PA | 36,228 | 2.5 mi |
| 19106 | Philadelphia, PA | 11,740 | 2.8 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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