ZIP Code 08505

standard

Source:

Bordentown · Burlington County · New Jersey

Population
17,736

324/sq mi

Median income
$112,845

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$362,500

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.4%

Median age 40.5

Land area
54.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08505 in Bordentown, New Jersey has a population of 17,736. The median household income is $112,845, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $362,500, 30% above the US average. 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.7 square miles in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. The area is home to 17,736 residents, producing a population density of 324 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 08505 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08505 sits at $112,845 (7% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,955. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $362,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,717 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08505 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 08505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08505.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08505, Bordentown, 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

17,736

Population

54.7

Area (sq mi)

324

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 08505?

40.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 10.4%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$112,845

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$50,955

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,736

Total Housing Units

7,350

Occupied Units

386

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$362,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,717

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.2%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08505 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 171
2021 +11.1% 190
2022 +14.9% 218
2023 +12.7% 246
2024 +14.2% 281

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 416 business establishments in ZIP 08505, employing approximately 6,193 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,940,000.

416

Businesses

6,193

Employees

$304.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 55 13.2%
Retail trade 54 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 53 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 49 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 10.8%
Construction 31 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 26 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.5%
Finance and insurance 20 4.8%
Wholesale trade 17 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.9%
Manufacturing 8 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Information 5 1.2%

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 08505 vs 08554 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
08554 Roebling, NJ 3,818 2.2 mi
08022 Columbus, NJ 8,783 3.1 mi
08518 Florence, NJ 4,986 3.4 mi
08611 Trenton, NJ 28,038 6.1 mi
08515 Chesterfield, NJ 4,637 5.0 mi
08610 Trenton, NJ 30,468 6.2 mi
08041 Jobstown, NJ 1,002 5.5 mi
08609 Trenton, NJ 13,546 8.4 mi
08629 Trenton, NJ 12,331 8.0 mi
08016 Burlington, NJ 33,540 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burlington County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08505 in?
ZIP code 08505 (Bordentown) is located in Burlington County, New Jersey. Burlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burlington-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08505?
ZIP code 08505 in Bordentown, NJ has a population of 17,736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08505?
The median household income in ZIP 08505 is $112,845, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08505?
The median home value in ZIP 08505 is $362,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08505 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08505?
ZIP code 08505 has 416 business establishments employing approximately 6,193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08505 are: Accommodation and food services (55), Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08505 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 08505?
In ZIP code 08505, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 08505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08505 is 27.1 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 08505?
In ZIP code 08505, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08505 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Bordentown, NJ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.