Port Norris, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08349
Cumberland County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,347
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,861
- Median income Near-median income area
- $153,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Norris pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08349 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08349 covers 105.2 square miles in Port Norris, Cumberland County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,347 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08349 reports a modest median household income of $64,861 (47% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,633. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $153,500 (70% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,668; owner occupancy is 62.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 08349 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 08349
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Norris, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08349.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 08349, Port Norris, 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
2,347
Population
105.2
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08349?
37.3
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
1.6%
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?
$64,861
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$39,633
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08349 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Port Norris, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,861 7th percentile higher than 7% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey 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
1,063housing units
1,063
Total Housing Units
925
Occupied Units
138
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,500
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,668
Median Rent
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 08349, employing approximately 186 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,681,000.
25
Businesses
186
Employees
$7.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 36.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 12.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.0% |
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 08349 vs 08329 →
ZIP 08349 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08332
Millville (08332)
36,768 residents
- 08327 3,070
Leesburg (08327)
3,070 residents
- 08314 2,511
Delmont (08314)
2,511 residents
- 08349 2,347
Port Norris (08349)
2,347 residents
- 08311 2,057
Cedarville (08311)
2,057 residents
- 08345 805
Newport (08345)
805 residents
- 08324 526
Heislerville (08324)
526 residents
- 08316 400
Dorchester (08316)
400 residents
- 08348 275
Port Elizabeth (08348)
275 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08349 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08349 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08321
Fortescue (08321)
$105,074 median income
- 08324
Heislerville (08324)
$89,950 median income
- 08314
Delmont (08314)
$88,077 median income
- 08311
Cedarville (08311)
$86,324 median income
- 08316
Dorchester (08316)
$79,306 median income
- 08332
Millville (08332)
$67,496 median income
- 08345
Newport (08345)
$67,250 median income
- 08329
Mauricetown (08329)
$65,694 median income
- 08349
Port Norris (08349)
$64,861 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08349 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08329 | Mauricetown, NJ | 221 | 3.7 mi |
| 08345 | Newport, NJ | 805 | 5.0 mi |
| 08316 | Dorchester, NJ | 400 | 5.9 mi |
| 08327 | Leesburg, NJ | 3,070 | 5.1 mi |
| 08321 | Fortescue, NJ | 247 | 5.3 mi |
| 08348 | Port Elizabeth, NJ | 275 | 5.6 mi |
| 08324 | Heislerville, NJ | 526 | 5.6 mi |
| 08332 | Millville, NJ | 36,768 | 7.5 mi |
| 08314 | Delmont, NJ | 2,511 | 7.9 mi |
| 08311 | Cedarville, NJ | 2,057 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08349, 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 (2,347 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 08349 in?
ZIP code 08349 (Port Norris) 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 08349?
ZIP code 08349 in Port Norris, NJ has a population of 2,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08349?
The median household income in ZIP 08349 is $64,861, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08349?
The median home value in ZIP 08349 is $153,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08349?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08349 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08349?
ZIP code 08349 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08349?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08349 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08349?
In ZIP code 08349, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 08349?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08349 is 32.9 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 08349?
In ZIP code 08349, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08349?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08349 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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