08028 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08028, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08028 is a zip code in Gloucester County, New Jersey, which covers Clayton, Elk, Glassboro, Harrison, and Washington, with a total population of 21,809 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 08028 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08028.

The estimated population of people living in 08028 is 21,809, with a median age of 30.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08028 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,809
+0.99%
+5.58%
2020
21,596
+2.75%
-
2019
21,018
+0.47%
-
2018
20,919
+1.27%
-
2017
20,656
 - -

Population of 08028 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08028 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
61.2%
63.1%
 -3.01%
Black/African American
20.1%
20.7%
 -2.90%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10%
11.6%
 -13.79%
Asian
5.1%
2.8%
 +82.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1.6%
 +106.25%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08028 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 08028 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08028 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08028 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.5 +4.81% 28.3 +5.6% 34.3 +3.31%
2020 29.1 +0.34% 26.8 -1.83% 33.2 +4.4%
2019 29 -2.36% 27.3 -0.36% 31.8 -3.34%
2018 29.7 -5.41% 27.4 -2.14% 32.9 -5.19%
2017 31.4 - 28 - 34.7 -

The median age of the 08028 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 08028 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 884 +4.68% 1,014 -9.01% 918 920
10 to 19 2,039 -4.98% 1,496 +9.21% 1,932 1,637
20 to 29 2,598 +15.42% 2,003 +16.1% 3,003 2,328
30 to 39 1,085 +15.1% 1,164 +2.53% 1,237 1,190
40 to 49 993 -22.29% 1,175 -28.91% 765 864
50 to 59 1,277 -13.21% 1,244 +14.38% 1,110 1,422
60 to 69 900 +44.45% 1,103 +23.86% 1,338 1,385
70+ 725 +19.18% 956 -4.75% 853 907

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08028 zip code is $72,701.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 08028.

  • Under 25
    $18,152.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,441.00
  • 45 to 64
    $89,293.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08028 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 08028, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 08028 is currently $93,046.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.49% of households in 08028 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 08028 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08028 is $32,262.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08028 by the total population of 08028.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08028 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08028 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08028 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08028 zip over the age of 16 is 18,778.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 08028 is 54.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 08028 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,376 36.40% 14.90%
20 to 24 years 3,760 65.10% 17.40%
25 to 29 years 1,571 86.80% 10.20%
30 to 34 years 1,155 84.10% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 2,114 84.90% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 2,084 75.20% 8.00%
55 to 59 years 1,235 65.90% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 1,673 50.00% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,726 33.10% 2.30%
75 years and over 1,084 10.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08028. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,493 62.00% 5.80%
Black or African American 3,635 57.00% 22.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 20 40.00% 0.00%
Asian 975 67.00% 9.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 859 51.50% 5.70%
Two or more races 796 52.60% 8.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,688 49.10% 3.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,027 62.80% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08028 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 08028 is 10,277, with median earnings of $36,679.00.

Women in 08028 are earning approximately 65.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,277 $36,679.00
Male 5,245 $47,718.00
Female 5,032 $31,370.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08028 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 776 $84,643.00
Business and Financial 437 $68,021.00
Computer and Mathematical 352 $60,234.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $60,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $72,292.00
Community and Social Service 213 $54,727.00
Legal 149 $77,821.00
Educational and Library 1,049 $26,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $14,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 712 $66,776.00
Healthcare Support 255 $30,040.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 111 $19,250.00
Law Enforcement 76 $88,974.00
Food Preparation and Serving 670 $9,211.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 381 $24,563.00
Personal Care and Service 252 $12,273.00
Sales 1,396 $20,204.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,386 $38,052.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 266 $56,382.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $67,723.00
Production 324 $34,063.00
Transportation and Material Moving 362 $35,208.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08028 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 08028.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 437 $84,716.00 339 $84,519.00
Business and Financial 225 $75,774.00 212 $52,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 268 $60,435.00 84 $57,143.00
Architecture and Engineering 89 $11,979.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00 51 $95,234.00
Community and Social Service 46 $0.00 167 $52,930.00
Legal 47 $128,490.00 102 $54,662.00
Educational and Library 337 $63,542.00 712 $21,736.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 108 $77,727.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 243 $104,750.00 469 $61,743.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 243 $30,524.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $23,864.00 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 61 $89,455.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 290 $26,029.00 380 $6,824.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 248 $25,526.00 133 $14,659.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $4,489.00 161 $12,660.00
Sales 718 $56,250.00 678 $15,786.00
Office and Administrative Support 474 $46,419.00 912 $34,631.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 212 $51,848.00 54 $68,190.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $67,723.00 0 $0.00
Production 263 $53,208.00 61 $25,956.00
Transportation and Material Moving 289 $36,424.00 73 $25,625.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,080 households in 08028, with an average household size of 2.67 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,656 families living in the 08028 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 08028:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,285 273 1,098 2,424
Average Household Size 3.16 3.1 3.18 1.73
Total Families 3,285 273 1,098 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.85 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 4,656 families living in 08028, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08028:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,845 housing units in 08028.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,080 90.25%
Vacant 765 9.75%

31.42% of the total 7,845 housing units in 08028 are rental units. This is approximately 2,465 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,537 are occupied by the owner - or 57.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08028 is $1,386.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08028 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    78
  • Less than $500
    228
  • $500 to $999
    299
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    866
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    680
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    273
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    119
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08028 is $222,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08028 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    42
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    87
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    311
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,373
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,700
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,004
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08028. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08028 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    629
  • 1940 to 1949
    196
  • 1950 to 1959
    876
  • 1960 to 1969
    741
  • 1970 to 1979
    947
  • 1980 to 1989
    970
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,586
  • 2000 to 2009
    628
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,258
  • 2014 or later
    14

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 08028 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    467
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,254
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,829
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,530

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08028 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08028 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08028.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    985
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,133
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,393
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    989
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    630
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    819
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    372
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    487
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    963
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    854
  • 90 or more minutes
    327

Summary

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