City

Merchantville, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Camden County  ·  New Jersey

👥24,004Population
💰$84,332Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$227,200Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.6%Hispanic: 30.5%Black: 18.1%Asian: 9%Other: 2.4%Race
White38.6%
Hispanic30.5%
Black18.1%
Asian9.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma579 (3.7%)
HS Graduate5,505 (35.6%)
Some College1,636 (10.6%)
Associates2,146 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,226 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree4,384 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College10.6%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,332 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$227,200 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,142/mo
Total Housing Units9,314
Vacant Units498

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Merchantville, NJ

Merchantville is a city in New Jersey, located in Camden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,004 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Merchantville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,332 is near the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Merchantville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,142 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merchantville is moderately educated. 36.3% 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 38.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Merchantville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08109 24,004 $84,332 $227,200 $1,142 8.9% 36.3% 72.4%