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Clayton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08312

Gloucester County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,875
523/sq mi
$89,294
Median income
$254,100
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clayton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
523
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08312 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clayton, Gloucester County, New Jersey, home to 7,875 residents across 15.0 square miles, a density of 523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08312 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,294 (27% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $38,293. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $254,100 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gloucester County, letting you compare 08312 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 08312

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08312.

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 08312, Clayton, 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

7,875

Population

15.0

Area (sq mi)

523

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08312?

40.6

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 23.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$89,294

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$38,293

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08312 ranks nationally

Clayton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$89,294 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,533

Total Housing Units

3,288

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$254,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,246

Median Rent

1974

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08312 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 163
2021 +14.0% 186
2022 +20.6% 225
2023 +16.7% 262
2024 +5.3% 276

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 94 business establishments in ZIP 08312, employing approximately 900 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,107,000.

94

Businesses

900

Employees

$42.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 22.3%
Construction 14 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.3%
Manufacturing 4 4.3%
Wholesale trade 4 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.2%

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 08312 vs 08028 →

ZIP 08312 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 08312 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 08312 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 08312 ranks #9 of 9 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
08028 Glassboro, NJ 20,078 3.1 mi
08322 Franklinville, NJ 10,524 4.0 mi
08328 Malaga, NJ 1,347 5.8 mi
08343 Monroeville, NJ 5,030 5.0 mi
08094 Williamstown, NJ 39,940 6.0 mi
08071 Pitman, NJ 9,551 5.7 mi
08080 Sewell, NJ 37,433 6.8 mi
08074 Richwood, NJ 58 5.8 mi
08012 Blackwood, NJ 38,992 8.6 mi
08081 Sicklerville, NJ 50,589 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

08094 standard
Williamstown, NJ
Pop: 39,940
08080 standard
Sewell, NJ
Pop: 37,433
08096 standard
Woodbury, NJ
Pop: 36,116
08028 standard
Glassboro, NJ
Pop: 20,078
08085 standard
Swedesboro, NJ
Pop: 18,737
08062 standard
Mullica Hill, NJ
Pop: 15,756

Related Areas

Gloucester County Clayton, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08312 in? ▼
ZIP code 08312 (Clayton) is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08312? ▼
ZIP code 08312 in Clayton, NJ has a population of 7,875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08312 is $89,294, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08312 is $254,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08312 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08312? ▼
ZIP code 08312 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08312? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08312 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08312? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08312 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 08312? ▼
In ZIP code 08312, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 08312? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08312 is 32.2 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 08312? ▼
In ZIP code 08312, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08312 is 8.3% 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.