Camden, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08105
Camden County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,077
- 4,332/sq mi High-density area
- $45,974
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.5%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,332
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08105 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08105 (Camden, NJ) rose +19.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 349.1 in 2023 to 416.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, with 29,077 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 4,332 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08105 reports a modest median household income of $45,974 (62% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,285. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,100 (77% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,320; owner occupancy is 40.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Camden County, so 08105 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 08105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08105.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 25
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 13
Transportation and warehousing
13 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 08105, 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
29,077
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
4,332
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08105?
30.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
28.2%
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?
$45,974
Median Household Income
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$20,285
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08105 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)
$45,974 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
8,499housing units
8,499
Total Housing Units
8,017
Occupied Units
482
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-77% vs state ZIP avg
$1,320
Median Rent
1953
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
+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 08105 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
- 08105
Camden (08105)
29,077 residents
- 08104 23,851
Camden (08104)
23,851 residents
- 19125 22,958
Philadelphia (19125)
22,958 residents
- 08109 22,407
Merchantville (08109)
22,407 residents
- 08110 19,008
Pennsauken (08110)
19,008 residents
- 08103 15,190
Camden (08103)
15,190 residents
- 08107 13,675
Oaklyn (08107)
13,675 residents
- 19106 11,740
Philadelphia (19106)
11,740 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08105 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08105 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
- 08109
Merchantville (08109)
$90,242 median income
- 08110
Pennsauken (08110)
$83,729 median income
- 08107
Oaklyn (08107)
$80,833 median income
- 19137
Philadelphia (19137)
$76,739 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 08105 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08105, 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 (29,077 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 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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