ZIP Code 08105

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Camden · Camden County · New Jersey

Population
29,077

4,332/sq mi

Median income
$45,974

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,100

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.5%

Median age 30.9

Land area
6.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 08105 in Camden, New Jersey has a population of 29,077. The median household income is $45,974, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $121,100, 56% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08105 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.7 square miles in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. The area is home to 29,077 residents, producing a population density of 4,332 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 08105 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08105 sits at $45,974 (62% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $20,285. The poverty rate stands at 26.1% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $121,100 (77% below the state average) with median rent at $1,320 per month, and 40.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08105 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, 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 08105 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 08105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08105.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08105, 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

29,077

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

4,332

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08105?

30.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

28.2%

Foreign-Born

White 6.5%
African American 24.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%

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?

$45,974

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$20,285

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 39.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,499

Total Housing Units

8,017

Occupied Units

482

Vacant Units

3.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.2%
Renter 59.8%

$121,100

Median Home Value

-77% vs state

$1,320

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+19.2%

YoY Change (2024)

416

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+316%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08105 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +316% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 245
2021 +18.0% 289
2022 +9.2% 315
2023 +10.7% 349
2024 +19.2% 416

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 220 business establishments in ZIP 08105, employing approximately 2,158 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,503,000.

220

Businesses

2,158

Employees

$91.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 75 34.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 25 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 5.9%
Construction 12 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.1%
Wholesale trade 8 3.6%
Manufacturing 6 2.7%
Finance and insurance 5 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.3%
Information 3 1.4%
Educational services 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 08105 vs 08102 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08102 Camden, NJ 7,565 1.5 mi
08103 Camden, NJ 15,190 1.6 mi
08109 Merchantville, NJ 22,407 2.2 mi
08110 Pennsauken, NJ 19,008 2.2 mi
08107 Oaklyn, NJ 13,675 3.1 mi
19106 Philadelphia, PA 11,740 2.7 mi
19134 Philadelphia, PA 60,675 2.8 mi
08104 Camden, NJ 23,851 2.7 mi
19125 Philadelphia, PA 22,958 2.5 mi
19137 Philadelphia, PA 8,638 3.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08105 in?
ZIP code 08105 (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 08105?
ZIP code 08105 in Camden, NJ has a population of 29,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08105?
The median household income in ZIP 08105 is $45,974, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08105?
The median home value in ZIP 08105 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08105?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08105 is African American at 24.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08105?
ZIP code 08105 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 2,158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08105?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08105 are: Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (25), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08105?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08105 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 316%. 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 08105?
In ZIP code 08105, 39.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 08105?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08105 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 08105?
In ZIP code 08105, approximately 40.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08105?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08105 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Camden, NJ

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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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