ZIP Code 08302
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Bridgeton · Cumberland County · New Jersey
- Population
- 46,872
- Median income
- $65,516
- Median home value
- $202,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.6%
- Land area
- 371.1 sq mi
126/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.2
New York
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08302?
32.2
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
17.4%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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