City

Lawnside, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Camden County  ·  New Jersey

👥3,124Population
💰$70,338Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$215,100Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊12.0%Unemployment▲ 145% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.8%Hispanic: 19.6%Black: 72.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White3.8%
Hispanic19.6%
Black72.5%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 145% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (1.3%)
HS Graduate922 (40.6%)
Some College214 (9.4%)
Associates456 (20.1%)
Bachelors111 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree537 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College9.4%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,338 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$215,100 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,034/mo
Total Housing Units1,288
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Lawnside, NJ

Lawnside is a city in New Jersey, located in Camden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,124 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Lawnside is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,338 is near the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lawnside is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,034 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lawnside is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (72.47%).

Lawnside, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Lawnside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08045 3,124 $70,338 $215,100 $1,034 12.0% 28.6% 67.0%