PlainZIP

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
$65,516
Median income
$202,200
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $27,786. Poverty here runs at 18.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $202,200 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,334 a month; 58.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08302, plus 6 more within Cumberland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08302 vs 08353 →

ZIP 08302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08302 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

08360 standard
Vineland, NJ
Pop: 43,355
08332 standard
Millville, NJ
Pop: 36,768
08361 standard
Vineland, NJ
Pop: 17,352
08327 standard
Leesburg, NJ
Pop: 3,070
08314 standard
Delmont, NJ
Pop: 2,511
08349 standard
Port Norris, NJ
Pop: 2,347

Related Areas

Cumberland County Bridgeton, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.