Zip code 08102: Camden, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08102?

08102 is assigned to Camden, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 08102 in?

08102 is in Camden County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08102?

About 8,292 people live in 08102, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08102?

The median household income in 08102 is $33,852.

Q: What zip codes are near 08102?

The closest zip codes to 08102 are 19106, 19190, 08103, 08105, 19123.

Residential delivery areaCamden CountyEastern Time

Population

8,292

Median household income

$34K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$85K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,254/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1 sq mi

8,334 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 08102

08102 is an urban zip code in Camden, New Jersey (Camden County), covering 1 sq mi of land. About 8,292 people live here, or 8,334 per square mile. The median resident is 33.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,852 a year, about 42% of the national median of $80,734. 44.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $84,500, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 24% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,254 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care. 50% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 08102 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate44.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%5th of 579 in NJ
Unemployment rate17.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%8th of 578 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.543
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.47817th of 574 in NJ
Population density8,334/sq mi
91st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi70th of 580 in NJ
Uninsured rate11.4%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%61st of 579 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters54.7%
65th
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%223rd of 553 in NJ
Government workers15.5%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%248th of 578 in NJ
Diversity index55.4
62nd
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4205th of 580 in NJ
Foreign-born residents12.4%
58th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%324th of 580 in NJ
Housing vacancy7.6%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%122nd of 576 in NJ
Tech workers2.9%
50th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%350th of 578 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,254
40th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720469th of 517 in NJ
Residents 65 and older14.8%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%423rd of 580 in NJ
Average commute22.7 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min525th of 563 in NJ
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%426th of 580 in NJ
Median age33.9
15th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1541st of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher17.3%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%540th of 580 in NJ
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%513th of 577 in NJ
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%428th of 578 in NJ
Population8,292
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809344th of 580 in NJ
Broadband access83.7%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%556th of 576 in NJ
Veterans2.2%
8th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%459th of 580 in NJ
Per capita income$22,824
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253566th of 579 in NJ
Healthcare workers5.4%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%510th of 578 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$31,567
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474563rd of 575 in NJ
Homeownership rate23.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%555th of 576 in NJ
Median household income$33,852
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556565th of 566 in NJ
Median home value$84,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400563rd of 563 in NJ

Measure	08102	Camden	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Poverty rateWeakness	44.2%	12.4%	9.7%	12.5%	99th	5th of 579
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.1%	6.9%	6.3%	5.2%	99th	8th of 578
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.543	0.466	0.478	0.483	97th	17th of 574
Population density	8,334/sq mi	2,382/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	91st	70th of 580
Uninsured rate	11.4%	6.4%	7.5%	8.4%	78th	61st of 579
Rent-burdened renters	54.7%	54.5%	51.6%	51.1%	65th	223rd of 553
Government workers	15.5%	14.5%	14.3%	14.5%	63rd	248th of 578
Diversity index	55.4	65	66.4	61.4	62nd	205th of 580
Foreign-born residents	12.4%	12.3%	23.9%	14.1%	58th	324th of 580
Housing vacancy	7.6%	5.3%	7.5%	10.1%	57th	122nd of 576
Tech workers	2.9%	3.6%	4.8%	3.8%	50th	350th of 578
Median gross rent	$1,254	$1,402	$1,720	$1,413	40th	469th of 517
Residents 65 and older	14.8%	16.5%	17.2%	17.2%	37th	423rd of 580
Average commute	22.7 min	27.4 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	27th	525th of 563
Residents under 18	17.9%	22.7%	21.8%	22%	18th	426th of 580
Median age	33.9	38.8	40.1	38.9	15th	541st of 579
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.3%	36.3%	43.6%	35.7%	14th	540th of 580
Work from home	6.5%	15.5%	16.8%	15.1%	14th	513th of 577
Self-employed workers	6.5%	7.7%	8.9%	10%	14th	428th of 578
Population	8,292	527,257	9,343,809	334,922,499	13th	344th of 580
Broadband accessWeakness	83.7%	92.2%	92.8%	91%	9th	556th of 576
Veterans	2.2%	4.6%	3.7%	6.2%	8th	459th of 580
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,824	$45,500	$54,253	$44,673	5th	566th of 579
Healthcare workers	5.4%	11.2%	9.2%	9.7%	5th	510th of 578
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,567	$53,517	$60,474	$49,666	4th	563rd of 575
Homeownership rateWeakness	23.6%	64.7%	63.8%	65.2%	3rd	555th of 576
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,852	$88,755	$103,556	$80,734	2nd	565th of 566
Median home value	$84,500	$287,100	$454,400	$332,700	1st	563rd 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

Under 5

12%

5–17

22%

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

33.9

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

14.8%

Race and ethnicity

White14%
Black19%
Hispanic62%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

55.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

50%

Spanish

48%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 3,185
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 48.9%
Married couples: 9.3%
Living alone: 44.3%
Veterans (of adults): 2.2%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

08102

$33,852

Camden Co.

$88,755

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,824

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

44.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.543

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08102

$84,500

Camden Co.

$287,100

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08102

$1,254

Camden Co.

$1,402

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

46%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

47%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,446
Owner-occupied: 23.6%
Vacant: 7.6%
Median year built: 1949
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.4%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

54%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

12%

Walked

10%

Bicycle

0.6%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

40%

20–29

17%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

21%

Office and admin

15%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Production

Sales

Healthcare

Education

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

19%

Education

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Manufacturing

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Construction

Information

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Wholesale

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$31,567

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08102	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$80,341	$74,888
Service	$19,609	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,089	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,563	$49,199
Production and transportation	$25,952	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

30%

High school

29%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 69.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
Households with broadband: 83.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.4%
No internet access: 14.5%
Without health insurance: 11.4%
Limited-English households: 14.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Camden
State: New Jersey
County: Camden County
Center point: 39.9521° N, 75.1212° W
Land area: 1 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

Camden100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 08102

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
19106	Philadelphia, PA	1.2 mi	14,597	$121,047	$517,900
19190	Philadelphia, PA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
08103	Camden, NJ	1.3 mi	12,573	$36,793	$138,000
08105	Camden, NJ	1.3 mi	26,483	$45,974	$121,100
19123	Philadelphia, PA	1.5 mi	19,681	$102,106	$539,500
19172	Philadelphia, PA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
19125	Philadelphia, PA	1.7 mi	25,140	$109,554	$392,400
08101	Camden, NJ · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
19107	Philadelphia, PA	2 mi	14,825	$69,105	$458,600
19147	Philadelphia, PA	2.1 mi	39,704	$105,755	$530,900
19108	Philadelphia, PA	2.2 mi	154	$193,654	—
19122	Philadelphia, PA	2.2 mi	25,439	$63,676	$349,800

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Questions about 08102

What city is zip code 08102?

08102 is assigned to Camden, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 08102 in?

08102 is in Camden County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08102?

About 8,292 people live in 08102, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08102 in?

08102 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08102?

The median household income in 08102 is $33,852.

What zip codes are near 08102?

The closest zip codes to 08102 are 19106, 19190, 08103, 08105, 19123.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08102, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.