City

Burlington, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Burlington County  ·  New Jersey

👥34,801Population
💰$92,560Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$308,000Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.8%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 33.4%Asian: 7%Other: 6.5%Race
White43.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Black33.4%
Asian7.0%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma386 (1.6%)
HS Graduate6,780 (28.3%)
Some College2,741 (11.4%)
Associates3,733 (15.6%)
Bachelors2,022 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree8,331 (34.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,560 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$308,000 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,343/mo
Total Housing Units13,842
Vacant Units870

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Burlington, NJ

Burlington is a city in New Jersey, located in Burlington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,801 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Burlington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,560 is above the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Burlington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,343 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burlington is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.8%.

Burlington, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08016 34,801 $92,560 $308,000 $1,343 6.8% 43.2% 73.1%