| ZIP Code | 08505 |
|---|---|
| City | Bordentown |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Burlington County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 71 ft |
| Latitude | 40.135589 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.707255 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.8% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 55 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,246 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 1,278 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 1,755 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 957 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,585 (43.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,946 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $353,200 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,586/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,792 |
| Vacant Units | 385 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,792 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 385 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 08505 is located in Bordentown, New Jersey, within Burlington County. With a population of 18,913, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 08505 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,946 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08505 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $353,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,586 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 08505 is majority White (68.71%). Residents are well-educated — 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08505 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 08505 in Bordentown, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,913 residents, a median household income of $111,946, and a median home value of $353,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.