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 High-density area
- $89,242
- Median income Above-median income area
- $200,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08554 (Roebling, NJ) rose +14.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.9 in 2023 to 307.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,577. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $200,600 (61% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,818; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burlington County, so 08554 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 08554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roebling, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08554.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08554?
38.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
11.4%
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?
$89,242
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$46,577
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08554 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Roebling, 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)
$89,242 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
1,532housing units
1,532
Total Housing Units
1,508
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,600
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08554 vs 08518 →
ZIP 08554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
33,540 residents
- 08611
Trenton (08611)
28,038 residents
- 08060
Mount Holly (08060)
24,713 residents
- 19007
Bristol (19007)
21,125 residents
- 08505
Bordentown (08505)
17,736 residents
- 19054
Levittown (19054)
17,437 residents
- 19057
Levittown (19057)
17,191 residents
- 19055
Levittown (19055)
13,924 residents
- 08518 4,986
Florence (08518)
4,986 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08554 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08505
Bordentown (08505)
$112,845 median income
- 08060
Mount Holly (08060)
$109,292 median income
- 19054
Levittown (19054)
$104,713 median income
- 08016
Burlington (08016)
$98,463 median income
- 08518
Florence (08518)
$97,045 median income
- 19057
Levittown (19057)
$93,738 median income
- 19055
Levittown (19055)
$92,476 median income
- 08554
Roebling (08554)
$89,242 median income
- 19007
Bristol (19007)
$65,511 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08554, 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 (3,818 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 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.
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