| ZIP Code | 08343 |
|---|---|
| City | Monroeville |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Gloucester County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 135 ft |
| Latitude | 39.636348 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.16756 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.6% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 87% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,044 (39%) |
| Some College | 255 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 131 (4.9%) |
| Bachelors | 204 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,046 (39%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $143,561 ▲ 88% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,900 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,625/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,561 |
| Vacant Units | 121 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,561 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 121 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 08343 is located in Monroeville, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. With a population of 4,438, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 08343 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $143,561 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08343 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,625 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 08343 is primarily White (89.14%). Residents are well-educated — 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08343 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 08343 in Monroeville, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,438 residents, a median household income of $143,561, and a median home value of $324,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.