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Newfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08344

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

5,847
92/sq mi
$85,938
Median income
$241,800
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08344 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newfield, Salem County, New Jersey, home to 5,847 residents across 63.8 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08344 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,938 (30% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $39,757. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $241,800 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,571 monthly, and 94.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Salem County, letting you compare 08344 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 08344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08344.

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 08344, Newfield, 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

5,847

Population

63.8

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08344?

40.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

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?

$85,938

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$39,757

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08344 ranks nationally

Newfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,938 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,318

Total Housing Units

2,002

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$241,800

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$1,571

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

+24.5%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08344 have increased 24.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 161
2021 +10.2% 177
2022 +23.6% 219
2023 +4.8% 229
2024 +24.5% 286

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 117 business establishments in ZIP 08344, employing approximately 1,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,566,000.

117

Businesses

1,255

Employees

$65.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 22.2%
Retail trade 19 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 15 12.8%
Wholesale trade 13 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.6%

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 08344 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 08344 ranks #5 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 08344 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 08344 ranks #6 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
08341 Minotola, NJ 2,239 3.4 mi
08328 Malaga, NJ 1,347 4.0 mi
08326 Landisville, NJ 1,761 3.6 mi
08360 Vineland, NJ 43,355 5.2 mi
08322 Franklinville, NJ 10,524 4.2 mi
08094 Williamstown, NJ 39,940 6.0 mi
08310 Buena, NJ 1,670 5.5 mi
08346 Newtonville, NJ 843 6.9 mi
08361 Vineland, NJ 17,352 8.3 mi
08350 Richland, NJ 825 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salem County

08069 standard
Penns Grove, NJ
Pop: 13,076
08070 standard
Pennsville, NJ
Pop: 13,059
08318 standard
Elmer, NJ
Pop: 12,702
08079 standard
Salem, NJ
Pop: 10,987
08098 standard
Woodstown, NJ
Pop: 9,090
08067 standard
Pedricktown, NJ
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Salem County Newfield, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08344 in? ▼
ZIP code 08344 (Newfield) is located in Salem County, New Jersey. Salem County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/salem-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08344? ▼
ZIP code 08344 in Newfield, NJ has a population of 5,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08344 is $85,938, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08344 is $241,800, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08344 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08344? ▼
ZIP code 08344 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08344? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08344 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08344? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08344 increased by 24.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 08344? ▼
In ZIP code 08344, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 08344? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08344 is 27.2 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 08344? ▼
In ZIP code 08344, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08344 is 4.2% 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.