ZIP Code 08554
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Roebling · Burlington County · New Jersey
- Population
- 3,818
- Median income
- $89,242
- Median home value
- $200,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.6%
- Land area
- 2.7 sq mi
1,396/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.4
New York
ZIP code 08554 in Roebling, New Jersey has a population of 3,818. The median household income is $89,242, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $200,600, 28% below the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08554 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.7 square miles in Roebling, Burlington County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,818 residents, producing a population density of 1,396 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 08554 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08554 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $200,600 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $1,818 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08554 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08554 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 08554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,577
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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.
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