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Wrightstown, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08562

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

5,371
121/sq mi
$103,493
Median income
$301,800
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wrightstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
121
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08562 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08562 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, home to 5,371 residents across 44.5 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08562 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,493 (15% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,745. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $301,800 (42% below the state average), median rent at $1,214 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08562 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 08562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wrightstown, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08562.

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 08562, Wrightstown, 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

5,371

Population

44.5

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08562?

41.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$103,493

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$42,745

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08562 ranks nationally

Wrightstown, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,493 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,776

Total Housing Units

1,579

Occupied Units

197

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$301,800

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,214

Median Rent

1983

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08562 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 169
2021 +9.5% 185
2022 +16.0% 214
2023 +8.4% 232
2024 +8.8% 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 123 business establishments in ZIP 08562, employing approximately 1,104 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,688,000.

123

Businesses

1,104

Employees

$58.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 23 18.7%
Construction 20 16.3%
Retail trade 20 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.1%
Educational services 4 3.3%
Manufacturing 3 2.4%
Wholesale trade 3 2.4%
Health care and social assistance 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 08562 vs 08641 →

ZIP 08562 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 08562 ranks #6 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 08562 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 08562 ranks #7 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
08641 Joint Base Mdl, NJ 3,553 2.8 mi
08511 Cookstown, NJ 826 2.7 mi
08640 Joint Base Mdl, NJ 7,716 4.4 mi
08515 Chesterfield, NJ 4,637 4.4 mi
08533 New Egypt, NJ 6,945 5.4 mi
08022 Columbus, NJ 8,783 6.0 mi
08041 Jobstown, NJ 1,002 5.1 mi
08042 Juliustown, NJ 203 5.0 mi
08501 Allentown, NJ 6,582 6.5 mi
08691 Trenton, NJ 15,104 9.9 mi

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Related Areas

Burlington County Wrightstown, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08562 in? ▼
ZIP code 08562 (Wrightstown) 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 08562? ▼
ZIP code 08562 in Wrightstown, NJ has a population of 5,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08562? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08562 is $103,493, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08562? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08562 is $301,800, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08562? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08562 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08562? ▼
ZIP code 08562 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 1,104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08562? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08562 are: Accommodation and food services (23), Construction (20), Retail trade (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08562? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08562 increased by 8.8% 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 08562? ▼
In ZIP code 08562, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 08562? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08562 is 27.2 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 08562? ▼
In ZIP code 08562, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08562? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08562 is 11.7% 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.