| ZIP Code | 08059 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Ephraim |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Camden County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Latitude | 39.884825 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.092667 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,516 (38.8%) |
| Some College | 406 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 571 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 423 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 992 (25.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,635 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,100 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,458/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,408 |
| Vacant Units | 143 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,408 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 143 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 08059 is located in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, within Camden County. With a population of 5,616, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 08059 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,635 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08059 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,458 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 08059 is primarily White (82.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08059 stands at 5.7%, 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 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 08059 in Mount Ephraim, NJ is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,616 residents, a median household income of $95,635, and a median home value of $231,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.