ZIP Code 08302

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Bridgeton · Cumberland County · New Jersey

Population
46,872

126/sq mi

Median income
$65,516

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$202,200

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.6%

Median age 32.2

Land area
371.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 08302 in Bridgeton, New Jersey has a population of 46,872. The median household income is $65,516, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $202,200, 27% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 371.1 square miles in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey. The area is home to 46,872 residents, producing a population density of 126 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 08302 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08302 sits at $65,516 (46% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $27,786. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $202,200 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $1,334 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 08302 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 08302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08302.

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 08302, Bridgeton, 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

46,872

Population

371.1

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08302?

32.2

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 33.0%
African American 23.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%

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?

$65,516

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$27,786

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,995

Total Housing Units

14,806

Occupied Units

1,189

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$202,200

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$1,334

Median Rent

1965

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08302 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 163
2021 +13.0% 184
2022 +13.0% 208
2023 +7.0% 223
2024 +10.7% 247

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 660 business establishments in ZIP 08302, employing approximately 9,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $475,636,000.

660

Businesses

9,644

Employees

$475.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 117 17.7%
Construction 86 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 84 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 80 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 58 8.8%
Wholesale trade 43 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.6%
Finance and insurance 23 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.3%
Manufacturing 19 2.9%
Educational services 11 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Information 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 08302 vs 08353 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08353 Shiloh, NJ 516 2.4 mi
08323 Greenwich, NJ 804 6.4 mi
08320 Fairton, NJ 1,256 6.5 mi
08311 Cedarville, NJ 2,057 8.2 mi
08352 Rosenhayn, NJ 448 7.5 mi
08001 Alloway, NJ 844 9.0 mi
08318 Elmer, NJ 12,702 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08302 in?
ZIP code 08302 (Bridgeton) is located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08302?
ZIP code 08302 in Bridgeton, NJ has a population of 46,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08302?
The median household income in ZIP 08302 is $65,516, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08302?
The median home value in ZIP 08302 is $202,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08302 is White at 33.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08302?
ZIP code 08302 has 660 business establishments employing approximately 9,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08302 are: Retail trade (117), Construction (86), Other services (except public administration) (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08302 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 08302?
In ZIP code 08302, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 08302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08302 is 27.3 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 08302?
In ZIP code 08302, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08302 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bridgeton, 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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