Zip code 08310: Buena, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 08310
08310 is a small-town zip code in Buena, New Jersey (Atlantic County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 968 people live here, or 79 per square mile. The median resident is 58.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $42,442 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $134,100, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,127 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 08310 compares
- Median age58.999thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.122nd of 579 in NJ
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%16th of 580 in NJ
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.4782nd of 574 in NJ
- Per capita income$71,31692ndStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253146th of 579 in NJ
- Average commute32.1 min84thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min215th of 563 in NJ
- Housing vacancy13.9%84thU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%48th of 576 in NJ
- 76thU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%264th of 576 in NJ
- Poverty rate14.7%68thU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%71st of 579 in NJ
- 64thU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%255th of 578 in NJ
- Uninsured rate8.4%62ndU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%102nd of 579 in NJ
- 62ndU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%295th of 580 in NJ
- Diversity index49.751stU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4265th of 580 in NJ
- Veterans5.8%49thU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%119th of 580 in NJ
- 39thU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%334th of 553 in NJ
- Broadband access90.5%37thU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%468th of 576 in NJ
- Median gross rent$1,12730thU.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720498th of 517 in NJ
- 22ndU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%521st of 580 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$36,41112thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474545th of 575 in NJ
- Population density79/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi566th of 580 in NJ
- Median home value$134,1007thU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400558th of 563 in NJ
- Median household income$42,4424thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556557th of 566 in NJ
- 3rdU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%552nd of 578 in NJ
- 2ndU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%557th of 580 in NJ
- Population9681stU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809532nd of 580 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%563rd of 577 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%541st of 578 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%554th of 578 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%561st of 578 in NJ
| Measure | 08310 | Atlantic | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.9 | 42.3 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 22nd of 579 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 41.7% | 19.9% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 16th of 580 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.683 | 0.467 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 2nd of 574 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $71,316 | $41,637 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 146th of 579 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.1 min | 25.2 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 215th of 563 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.9% | 17.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 48th of 576 | |
| Homeownership rate | 79% | 68.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 264th of 576 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.7% | 13.2% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 71st of 579 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 255th of 578 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.4% | 7% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 102nd of 579 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 13.7% | 15.9% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 295th of 580 | |
| Diversity index | 49.7 | 64.3 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 265th of 580 | |
| Veterans | 5.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 119th of 580 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48% | 56.9% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 334th of 553 | |
| Broadband access | 90.5% | 91.2% | 92.8% | 91% | 468th of 576 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 | $1,376 | $1,720 | $1,413 | 498th of 517 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 31.8% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 521st of 580 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,411 | $44,719 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 545th of 575 | |
| Population density | 79/sq mi | 497/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 566th of 580 | |
| Median home value | $134,100 | $295,000 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 558th of 563 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $42,442 | $78,050 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 557th of 566 | |
| Government workers | 6.8% | 16.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 552nd of 578 | |
| Residents under 18 | 8.2% | 20.8% | 21.8% | 22% | 557th of 580 | |
| Population | 968 | 276,270 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 532nd of 580 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 9.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 563rd of 577 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.6% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 541st of 578 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.9% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 554th of 578 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 10% | 561st of 578 |
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
- White65%
- Black5%
- Hispanic28%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 537
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 47.1%
- Married couples
- 21.6%
- Living alone
- 42.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.8%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Vacant
- 13.9%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 4.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (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 | 08310 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,337 | $74,888 |
| Service | $47,554 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,010 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $33,125 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.3%
- Households with broadband
- 90.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 63.1%
- No internet access
- 9.5%
- Without health insurance
- 8.4%
- Limited-English households
- 2.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Buena
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Atlantic County
- Center point
- 39.5314° N, 74.8968° W
- Land area
- 12 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Buena12% of zip
- Richland (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 08310
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08326 | Landisville, NJ | 1.7 mi | $79,583 |
| 08350 | Richland, NJ | 3.1 mi | $158,271 |
| 08341 | Minotola, NJ | 3.4 mi | $68,830 |
| 08346 | Newtonville, NJ | 3.6 mi | $80,381 |
| 08342 | Mizpah, NJ · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 08344 | Newfield, NJ | 5.2 mi | $85,938 |
| 08360 | Vineland, NJ | 6.3 mi | $65,359 |
| 08361 | Vineland, NJ | 6.6 mi | $99,050 |
| 08362 | Vineland, NJ · PO box | 7.5 mi | — |
| 08095 | Winslow, NJ | 8.4 mi | — |
| 08094 | Williamstown, NJ | 8.9 mi | $96,699 |
| 08330 | Mays Landing, NJ | 9.1 mi | $77,167 |
Questions about 08310
What city is zip code 08310?
08310 is assigned to Buena, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 08310 in?
08310 is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 08310?
About 968 people live in 08310, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 08310 in?
08310 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 08310?
The median household income in 08310 is $42,442.
What zip codes are near 08310?
The closest zip codes to 08310 are 08326, 08350, 08341, 08346, 08342.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08310, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.