Camden, NJ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 08103 serves a portion of Camden, New Jersey, within Camden County. This community is home to approximately 48,812 residents, with a median age of 36.9 years. The median household income of $74,442 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $446,652 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Camden is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 150 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, 08103 reflects the economic character of Camden County in New Jersey.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 48,812 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 9,596 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $74,442 | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $446,652 | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 150 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.4% | ↑ 79% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,989 | — |