Zip code 08105: Camden, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 08105?

08105 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 08105 in?

08105 is in Camden County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 08105?

About 26,483 people live in 08105, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 08105?

The median household income in 08105 is $45,974.

Q: What zip codes are near 08105?

The closest zip codes to 08105 are 08102, 08103, 08101, 19106, 19125.

Residential delivery areaCamden CountyEastern Time

Population

26,483

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,320/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.6 sq mi

10,209 people/sq mi

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

About 08105

08105 is a dense urban zip code in Camden, New Jersey (Camden County), covering 2.6 sq mi of land. About 26,483 people live here, or 10,209 per square mile. The median resident is 30.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,974 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,100, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 40% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,320 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support. 72% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 08105 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate10.3%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%46th of 578 in NJ
Uninsured rate19.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%24th of 579 in NJ
Residents under 1830%
95th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%27th of 580 in NJ
Population density10,209/sq mi
93rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi58th of 580 in NJ
Poverty rate26.1%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%17th of 579 in NJ
Foreign-born residents28.2%
85th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%134th of 580 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters56.9%
73rd
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%181st of 553 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478196th of 574 in NJ
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%242nd of 578 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,320
44th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720458th of 517 in NJ
Population26,483
42nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809118th of 580 in NJ
Housing vacancy5.7%
41st
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%195th of 576 in NJ
Diversity index42.6
40th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4345th of 580 in NJ
Broadband access89.4%
30th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%496th of 576 in NJ
Average commute22.7 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min526th of 563 in NJ
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%378th of 578 in NJ
Government workers9.1%
13th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%510th of 578 in NJ
Residents 65 and older10.5%
10th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%540th of 580 in NJ
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%527th of 578 in NJ
Homeownership rate40.2%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%511th of 576 in NJ
Veterans2.1%
7th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%473rd of 580 in NJ
Median household income$45,974
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556555th of 566 in NJ
Median home value$121,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400560th of 563 in NJ
Median age30.9
5th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1562nd of 579 in NJ
Work from home4.2%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%547th of 577 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$31,801
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474561st of 575 in NJ
Per capita income$20,285
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253570th of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher8.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%572nd of 580 in NJ

Measure	08105	Camden	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.3%	6.9%	6.3%	5.2%	95th	46th of 578
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.7%	6.4%	7.5%	8.4%	95th	24th of 579
Residents under 18	30%	22.7%	21.8%	22%	95th	27th of 580
Population density	10,209/sq mi	2,382/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	93rd	58th of 580
Poverty rateWeakness	26.1%	12.4%	9.7%	12.5%	93rd	17th of 579
Foreign-born residents	28.2%	12.3%	23.9%	14.1%	85th	134th of 580
Rent-burdened renters	56.9%	54.5%	51.6%	51.1%	73rd	181st of 553
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.466	0.478	0.483	57th	196th of 574
Healthcare workers	9.2%	11.2%	9.2%	9.7%	46th	242nd of 578
Median gross rent	$1,320	$1,402	$1,720	$1,413	44th	458th of 517
Population	26,483	527,257	9,343,809	334,922,499	42nd	118th of 580
Housing vacancy	5.7%	5.3%	7.5%	10.1%	41st	195th of 576
Diversity index	42.6	65	66.4	61.4	40th	345th of 580
Broadband access	89.4%	92.2%	92.8%	91%	30th	496th of 576
Average commute	22.7 min	27.4 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	27th	526th of 563
Self-employed workers	7.3%	7.7%	8.9%	10%	23rd	378th of 578
Government workers	9.1%	14.5%	14.3%	14.5%	13th	510th of 578
Residents 65 and older	10.5%	16.5%	17.2%	17.2%	10th	540th of 580
Tech workers	0.8%	3.6%	4.8%	3.8%	10th	527th of 578
Homeownership rateWeakness	40.2%	64.7%	63.8%	65.2%	9th	511th of 576
Veterans	2.1%	4.6%	3.7%	6.2%	7th	473rd of 580
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,974	$88,755	$103,556	$80,734	6th	555th of 566
Median home value	$121,100	$287,100	$454,400	$332,700	5th	560th of 563
Median age	30.9	38.8	40.1	38.9	5th	562nd of 579
Work from home	4.2%	15.5%	16.8%	15.1%	5th	547th of 577
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,801	$53,517	$60,474	$49,666	4th	561st of 575
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,285	$45,500	$54,253	$44,673	3rd	570th of 579
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.5%	36.3%	43.6%	35.7%	2nd	572nd of 580

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

23%

5–17

11%

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.9

Under 18

30%

65 and over

10.5%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black22%
Hispanic72%
Asian2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

42.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

28.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

28%

Spanish

67%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 8,017
Average household size: 3.3
Family households: 74.9%
Married couples: 26.1%
Living alone: 18.9%
Veterans (of adults): 2.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

08105

$45,974

Camden Co.

$88,755

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,285

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

08105

$121,100

Camden Co.

$287,100

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

08105

$1,320

Camden Co.

$1,402

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

19%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,499
Owner-occupied: 40.2%
Vacant: 5.7%
Median year built: 1953
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.1%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

58%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

35%

20–29

30%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

21%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Healthcare

Sales

Food service

Production

Management

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.8%

Legal and social services

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Construction

Education

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Information

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$31,801

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	08105	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,438	$74,888
Service	$29,013	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,612	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,012	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,224	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

39%

High school

31%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 60.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 2%
Households with broadband: 89.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.5%
No internet access: 7.6%
Without health insurance: 19.7%
Limited-English households: 28%

Geography

City (USPS): Camden
State: New Jersey
County: Camden County
Center point: 39.9503° N, 75.0963° W
Land area: 2.6 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 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 08105

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
08102	Camden, NJ	1.3 mi	8,292	$33,852	$84,500
08103	Camden, NJ	1.4 mi	12,573	$36,793	$138,000
08101	Camden, NJ · PO box	2.1 mi	—	—	—
19106	Philadelphia, PA	2.4 mi	14,597	$121,047	$517,900
19125	Philadelphia, PA	2.4 mi	25,140	$109,554	$392,400
08104	Camden, NJ	2.5 mi	22,148	$38,170	$93,100
08109	Merchantville, NJ	2.5 mi	24,022	$90,242	$252,000
08110	Pennsauken, NJ	2.5 mi	19,158	$83,729	$208,800
19190	Philadelphia, PA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
19123	Philadelphia, PA	2.8 mi	19,681	$102,106	$539,500
19134	Philadelphia, PA	2.8 mi	53,594	$44,066	$135,400
08107	Oaklyn, NJ	2.9 mi	13,574	$80,833	$300,500

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Questions about 08105

What city is zip code 08105?

08105 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 08105 in?

08105 is in Camden County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 08105?

About 26,483 people live in 08105, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 08105 in?

08105 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 08105?

The median household income in 08105 is $45,974.

What zip codes are near 08105?

The closest zip codes to 08105 are 08102, 08103, 08101, 19106, 19125.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08105, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.