| ZIP Code | 08349 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Norris |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 39.260936 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.059259 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.3% ▼ 58% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 773 (51.8%) |
| Some College | 159 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 312 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 160 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 83 (5.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,893 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,600 ▼ 55% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,670/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,043 |
| Vacant Units | 144 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,043 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 144 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 08349 is located in Port Norris, New Jersey, within Cumberland County. With a population of 2,400, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 08349 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,893 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08349 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $124,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,670 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 08349 is majority White (68.38%). Residents are less-educated — 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08349 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 08349 in Port Norris, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,400 residents, a median household income of $55,893, and a median home value of $124,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.