Chesterfield, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08515
Burlington County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,637
- 85/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $208,836
- Median income Above-median income area
- $560,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chesterfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 85
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08515 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08515 (Chesterfield, NJ) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.0 in 2023 to 253.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08515 covers 54.5 square miles in Chesterfield, Burlington County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,637 residents on file, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08515 skews affluent, with a median household income of $208,836 (71% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,581. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.8% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $560,000 (8% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,500; 96.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burlington County, so 08515 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 08515
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesterfield, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08515.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 08515, Chesterfield, 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
4,637
Population
54.5
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08515?
39.3
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
22.4%
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?
$208,836
Median Household Income
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$68,581
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08515 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Chesterfield, 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)
$208,836 Top 7% higher than 93% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,623housing units
2,623
Total Housing Units
2,533
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$560,000
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$2,500
Median Rent
2004
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08515 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 161 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 174 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 202 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 231 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 253 |
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 125 business establishments in ZIP 08515, employing approximately 617 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,564,000.
125
Businesses
617
Employees
$35.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 37.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 12.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 08515 vs 08620 →
ZIP 08515 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08690
Trenton (08690)
18,567 residents
- 08505
Bordentown (08505)
17,736 residents
- 08691
Trenton (08691)
15,104 residents
- 08620
Trenton (08620)
14,693 residents
- 08022
Columbus (08022)
8,783 residents
- 08501 6,582
Allentown (08501)
6,582 residents
- 08562 5,371
Wrightstown (08562)
5,371 residents
- 08515 4,637
Chesterfield (08515)
4,637 residents
- 08554 3,818
Roebling (08554)
3,818 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08515 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08515 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08515
Chesterfield (08515)
$208,836 median income
- 08042
Juliustown (08042)
$170,912 median income
- 08501
Allentown (08501)
$146,182 median income
- 08691
Trenton (08691)
$132,520 median income
- 08690
Trenton (08690)
$127,339 median income
- 08022
Columbus (08022)
$117,679 median income
- 08505
Bordentown (08505)
$112,845 median income
- 08620
Trenton (08620)
$105,368 median income
- 08562
Wrightstown (08562)
$103,493 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08515 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08620 | Trenton, NJ | 14,693 | 3.5 mi |
| 08562 | Wrightstown, NJ | 5,371 | 4.4 mi |
| 08505 | Bordentown, NJ | 17,736 | 5.0 mi |
| 08022 | Columbus, NJ | 8,783 | 4.8 mi |
| 08041 | Jobstown, NJ | 1,002 | 5.8 mi |
| 08042 | Juliustown, NJ | 203 | 7.0 mi |
| 08690 | Trenton, NJ | 18,567 | 7.6 mi |
| 08501 | Allentown, NJ | 6,582 | 5.5 mi |
| 08554 | Roebling, NJ | 3,818 | 7.0 mi |
| 08691 | Trenton, NJ | 15,104 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08515, 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 (4,637 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 08515 in?
ZIP code 08515 (Chesterfield) 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 08515?
ZIP code 08515 in Chesterfield, NJ has a population of 4,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08515?
The median household income in ZIP 08515 is $208,836, which is 174% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08515?
The median home value in ZIP 08515 is $560,000, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08515?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08515 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08515?
ZIP code 08515 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08515?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08515 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (47), Construction (15), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08515?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08515 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 08515?
In ZIP code 08515, 82.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.3% 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 08515?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08515 is 32.6 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 08515?
In ZIP code 08515, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08515?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08515 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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