Bridgeton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08302
Cumberland County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,872
- 126/sq mi High-density area
- $65,516
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bridgeton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 126
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08302 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 08302 (Bridgeton, NJ) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.9 in 2023 to 246.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08302 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, with 46,872 residents across 371.1 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08302 reports a modest median household income of $65,516 (46% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,786. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $202,200 (61% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,334; owner occupancy is 58.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 08302 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 08302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeton, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$27,786
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08302 ranks nationally
Bridgeton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,516 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
15,995housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 08302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08302
Bridgeton (08302)
46,872 residents
- 08318 12,702
Elmer (08318)
12,702 residents
- 08311 2,057
Cedarville (08311)
2,057 residents
- 08320 1,256
Fairton (08320)
1,256 residents
- 08001 844
Alloway (08001)
844 residents
- 08323 804
Greenwich (08323)
804 residents
- 08353 516
Shiloh (08353)
516 residents
- 08352 448
Rosenhayn (08352)
448 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08302 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08001
Alloway (08001)
$134,583 median income
- 08318
Elmer (08318)
$92,558 median income
- 08311
Cedarville (08311)
$86,324 median income
- 08323
Greenwich (08323)
$83,125 median income
- 08353
Shiloh (08353)
$70,625 median income
- 08302
Bridgeton (08302)
$65,516 median income
- 08352
Rosenhayn (08352)
$64,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08302 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08302, 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 (46,872 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 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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