| ZIP Code | 08344 |
|---|---|
| City | Newfield |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Gloucester County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 118 ft |
| Latitude | 39.561745 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.986037 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 68 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,361 (38.1%) |
| Some College | 530 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 322 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 313 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 975 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,340 ≈ Avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $212,600 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,431/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,362 |
| Vacant Units | 311 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,362 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 311 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 08344 is located in Newfield, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. With a population of 5,296, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 08344 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,340 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08344 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $212,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,431 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 08344 is majority White (69.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08344 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 08344 in Newfield, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,296 residents, a median household income of $73,340, and a median home value of $212,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.