Zip code 08030: Gloucester City, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 08030
08030 is an urban zip code in Gloucester City, New Jersey (Camden County), covering 2.8 sq mi of land. About 13,217 people live here, or 4,722 per square mile. The median resident is 34.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $63,384 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $179,200, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,483 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and office and administrative support. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 08030 compares
- Residents under 1826.2%82ndU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%73rd of 580 in NJ
- Poverty rate18.1%80thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%47th of 579 in NJ
- Population density4,722/sq mi79thU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi136th of 580 in NJ
- Diversity index57.466thU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4176th of 580 in NJ
- Housing vacancy8.4%63rdU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%102nd of 576 in NJ
- Uninsured rate8.4%62ndU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%104th of 579 in NJ
- 57thU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%295th of 578 in NJ
- Median gross rent$1,48355thU.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720406th of 517 in NJ
- 53rdU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%282nd of 553 in NJ
- 47thU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%389th of 580 in NJ
- 46thU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478244th of 574 in NJ
- Tech workers2.6%45thU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%379th of 578 in NJ
- 44thU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%252nd of 578 in NJ
- Veterans4.9%37thU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%178th of 580 in NJ
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%413th of 580 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$43,92936thU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474501st of 575 in NJ
- Homeownership rate61.8%35thU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%432nd of 576 in NJ
- Government workers11.7%33rdU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%426th of 578 in NJ
- Broadband access89.1%29thU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%501st of 576 in NJ
- Average commute22.6 min27thU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min529th of 563 in NJ
- Median household income$63,38426thU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556530th of 566 in NJ
- 26thU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%365th of 578 in NJ
- Per capita income$31,70323rdU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253525th of 579 in NJ
- Work from home7.8%21stU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%488th of 577 in NJ
- Population13,21720thU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809248th of 580 in NJ
- Median age34.518thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1534th of 579 in NJ
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%533rd of 580 in NJ
- Median home value$179,20017thU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400549th of 563 in NJ
| Measure | 08030 | Camden | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 26.2% | 22.7% | 21.8% | 22% | 73rd of 580 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.1% | 12.4% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 47th of 579 | |
| Population density | 4,722/sq mi | 2,382/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 136th of 580 | |
| Diversity index | 57.4 | 65 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 176th of 580 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.4% | 5.3% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 102nd of 576 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.4% | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 104th of 579 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 295th of 578 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,483 | $1,402 | $1,720 | $1,413 | 406th of 517 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 51.4% | 54.5% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 282nd of 553 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9% | 12.3% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 389th of 580 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.431 | 0.466 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 244th of 574 | |
| Tech workers | 2.6% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 379th of 578 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.1% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 252nd of 578 | |
| Veterans | 4.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 178th of 580 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.9% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 413th of 580 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,929 | $53,517 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 501st of 575 | |
| Homeownership rate | 61.8% | 64.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 432nd of 576 | |
| Government workers | 11.7% | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 426th of 578 | |
| Broadband access | 89.1% | 92.2% | 92.8% | 91% | 501st of 576 | |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 27.4 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 529th of 563 | |
| Median household income | $63,384 | $88,755 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 530th of 566 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.5% | 7.7% | 8.9% | 10% | 365th of 578 | |
| Per capita income | $31,703 | $45,500 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 525th of 579 | |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 15.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 488th of 577 | |
| Population | 13,217 | 527,257 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 248th of 580 | |
| Median age | 34.5 | 38.8 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 534th of 579 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.8% | 36.3% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 533rd of 580 | |
| Median home value | $179,200 | $287,100 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 549th of 563 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White60%
- Black10%
- Hispanic23%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,911
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 72.1%
- Married couples
- 39.8%
- Living alone
- 20.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.9%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,361
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Vacant
- 8.4%
- Median year built
- 1942
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 08030 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $70,431 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,113 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,304 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $57,768 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,464 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.2%
- Households with broadband
- 89.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 76%
- No internet access
- 8.7%
- Without health insurance
- 8.4%
- Limited-English households
- 4.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gloucester City
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Camden County
- Center point
- 39.8896° N, 75.1185° W
- Land area
- 2.8 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Gloucester City82% of zip
- Brooklawn17% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 08030
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08059 | Mount Ephraim, NJ | 1.4 mi | $89,375 |
| 08104 | Camden, NJ | 1.9 mi | $38,170 |
| 08031 | Bellmawr, NJ | 2 mi | $76,654 |
| 08099 | Bellmawr, NJ · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 08093 | Westville, NJ | 2.1 mi | $64,104 |
| 08107 | Oaklyn, NJ | 2.2 mi | $80,833 |
| 19148 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.3 mi | $82,605 |
| 08106 | Audubon, NJ | 2.4 mi | $111,002 |
| 08101 | Camden, NJ · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 19112 | Philadelphia, PA | 2.7 mi | — |
| 08035 | Haddon Heights, NJ | 2.9 mi | $131,528 |
| 08103 | Camden, NJ | 3.2 mi | $36,793 |
Zip codes like 08030 elsewhere
Questions about 08030
What city is zip code 08030?
08030 is assigned to Gloucester City, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 08030 in?
08030 is in Camden County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 08030?
About 13,217 people live in 08030, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 08030 in?
08030 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 08030?
The median household income in 08030 is $63,384.
What zip codes are near 08030?
The closest zip codes to 08030 are 08059, 08104, 08031, 08099, 08093.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08030, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.