| ZIP Code | 08048 |
|---|---|
| City | Lumberton |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Burlington County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 39.95385 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.803026 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.1% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 59 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,940 (22%) |
| Some College | 866 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 1,086 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,079 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,776 (42.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,739 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $414,600 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,667/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,024 |
| Vacant Units | 245 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,024 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 245 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 08048 is located in Lumberton, New Jersey, within Burlington County. With a population of 12,806, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 08048 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,739 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08048 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $414,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,667 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 08048 is majority White (69.58%). Residents are well-educated — 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08048 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 08048 in Lumberton, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,806 residents, a median household income of $111,739, and a median home value of $414,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.