| ZIP Code | 08312 |
|---|---|
| City | Clayton |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Gloucester County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 124 ft |
| Latitude | 39.661422 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.083899 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,096 (37.4%) |
| Some College | 765 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 1,000 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 489 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,242 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,448 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,000 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,204/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,558 |
| Vacant Units | 339 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,558 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 339 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 08312 is located in Clayton, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. With a population of 8,395, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 08312 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,448 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08312 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,204 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 08312 is majority White (65.32%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08312 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 08312 in Clayton, NJ is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,395 residents, a median household income of $88,448, and a median home value of $248,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.