City

Camden, NJ

5 ZIP codes  ·  Camden County  ·  New Jersey

👥69,416Population
💰$40,611Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$99,523Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊14.0%Unemployment▲ 187% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.6%Hispanic: 53.8%Black: 38.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White3.6%
Hispanic53.8%
Black38.4%
Asian1.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty27.7% ▲ 177% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment14.0% ▲ 187% above avg
No HS Diploma1,599 (4.8%)
HS Graduate14,463 (43.8%)
Some College5,228 (15.8%)
Associates5,573 (16.9%)
Bachelors2,323 (7%)
Graduate Degree3,807 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College15.8%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.7%Renter: 64.3%Tenure
Owner35.7%
Renter64.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,611 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$99,523 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,160/mo
Total Housing Units27,273
Vacant Units3,223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
16%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
64%
About Camden, NJ

Camden is a city in New Jersey, located in Camden County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 69,416 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.86 years.

Economically, Camden is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,611 is below the national average. Approximately 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Camden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,523, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,160 per month. At 35.7% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Camden is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.78%).

Camden, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08102 8,090 $30,895 $79,500 $1,057 15.4% 24.4% 26.1%
08103 13,137 $37,563 $103,800 $1,203 16.8% 17.7% 33.4%
08104 21,508 $36,566 $87,600 $1,105 16.7% 18.2% 32.7%
08105 26,681 $48,319 $113,100 $1,215 10.2% 17.4% 42.2%

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