| ZIP Code | 08302 |
|---|---|
| City | Bridgeton |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 609/640/856 |
| Elevation | 80 ft |
| Latitude | 39.438613 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.260646 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,062 (4.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,770 (48.8%) |
| Some College | 3,235 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 2,535 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,861 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,671 (15.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,301 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,000 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,351/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,038 |
| Vacant Units | 1,327 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,038 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,327 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 08302 is located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, within Cumberland County. With a population of 47,003, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.4 years. Economically, 08302 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,301 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08302 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,351 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.5%) and renters (42.5%). Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 08302 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 39.1%. Residents are less-educated — 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.9%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08302 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 08302 in Bridgeton, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 47,003 residents, a median household income of $60,301, and a median home value of $202,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.