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Bordentown, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08505

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

17,736
324/sq mi
$112,845
Median income
$362,500
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bordentown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
324
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08505 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, home to 17,736 residents across 54.7 square miles, a density of 324 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08505 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,845 (7% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,955. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $362,500 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,717 monthly, and 69.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 08505 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Burlington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 08505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bordentown, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 08505 ranks nationally

Bordentown, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,845 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 08505 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 08505 ranks #4 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 08505 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 08505 ranks #3 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
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

08053 standard
Marlton, NJ
Pop: 45,538
08054 standard
Mount Laurel, NJ
Pop: 41,864
08016 standard
Burlington, NJ
Pop: 33,540
08046 standard
Willingboro, NJ
Pop: 31,587
08075 standard
Riverside, NJ
Pop: 28,894
08055 standard
Medford, NJ
Pop: 27,179

Related Areas

Burlington County Bordentown, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.