ZIP Code 08343
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Monroeville · Gloucester County · New Jersey
- Population
- 5,030
- Median income
- $141,842
- Median home value
- $344,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.5%
- Land area
- 86.3 sq mi
58/sq mi
▲ 86% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
New York
ZIP code 08343 in Monroeville, New Jersey has a population of 5,030. The median household income is $141,842, which is 86% above the national average. Median home value is $344,400, 24% above the US average. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08343 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.3 square miles in Monroeville, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 5,030 residents, producing a population density of 58 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 08343 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08343 sits at $141,842 (16% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $54,519. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $344,400 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,515 per month, and 95.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08343 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08343 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 08343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08343.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 08343, Monroeville, 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
5,030
Population
86.3
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08343?
44.5
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
2.5%
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?
$141,842
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$54,519
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 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?
1,646
Total Housing Units
1,530
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,400
Median Home Value
-33% vs state
$1,515
Median Rent
1979
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08343 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.8% | 158 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 182 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 212 |
| 2023 | +17.2% | 249 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 260 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 08343, employing approximately 566 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,779,000.
77
Businesses
566
Employees
$28.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 18.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.9% |
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 08343 vs 08074 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08074 | Richwood, NJ | 58 | 5.2 mi |
| 08318 | Elmer, NJ | 12,702 | 5.9 mi |
| 08028 | Glassboro, NJ | 20,078 | 4.5 mi |
| 08312 | Clayton, NJ | 7,875 | 5.0 mi |
| 08062 | Mullica Hill, NJ | 15,756 | 5.8 mi |
| 08071 | Pitman, NJ | 9,551 | 6.6 mi |
| 08039 | Harrisonville, NJ | 137 | 6.3 mi |
| 08051 | Mantua, NJ | 10,758 | 10.0 mi |
| 08322 | Franklinville, NJ | 10,524 | 7.4 mi |
| 08080 | Sewell, NJ | 37,433 | 8.4 mi |
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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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