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Roebling, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08554

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

3,818
1,396/sq mi
$89,242
Median income
$200,600
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roebling pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,396
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08554 covers 2.7 square miles in Roebling, Burlington County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,818 residents on file, a density of 1,396 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08554 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,242 (27% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,577. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. Housing costs here run $200,600 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,818 a month; 86.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08554, plus 6 more within Burlington County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 08554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roebling, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08554.

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 08554, Roebling, 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

3,818

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

1,396

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08554?

38.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 12.0%
Asian 13.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$89,242

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$46,577

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08554 ranks nationally

Roebling, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,242 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,532

Total Housing Units

1,508

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$200,600

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$1,818

Median Rent

1938

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

+14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08554 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 180
2021 +12.0% 201
2022 +11.4% 224
2023 +19.4% 268
2024 +14.8% 308

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 44 business establishments in ZIP 08554, employing approximately 184 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,285,000.

44

Businesses

184

Employees

$8.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 15.9%
Retail trade 6 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.8%

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 08554 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 08554 ranks #0 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 08554 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 08554 ranks #8 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
08518 Florence, NJ 4,986 1.3 mi
08505 Bordentown, NJ 17,736 2.2 mi
19007 Bristol, PA 21,125 4.3 mi
19055 Levittown, PA 13,924 4.0 mi
19054 Levittown, PA 17,437 4.4 mi
08016 Burlington, NJ 33,540 4.3 mi
19057 Levittown, PA 17,191 4.4 mi
08611 Trenton, NJ 28,038 5.6 mi
08608 Trenton, NJ 983 7.1 mi
08060 Mount Holly, NJ 24,713 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Burlington County

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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 Roebling, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08554 in? ▼
ZIP code 08554 (Roebling) 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 08554? ▼
ZIP code 08554 in Roebling, NJ has a population of 3,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08554 is $89,242, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08554 is $200,600, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08554 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08554? ▼
ZIP code 08554 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08554? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08554 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08554? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08554 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 08554? ▼
In ZIP code 08554, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 08554? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08554 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08554? ▼
In ZIP code 08554, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08554 is 7.4% 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.