08108 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08108, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08108 is a zip code in Camden County, New Jersey, which covers Collingswood and Haddon, with a total population of 18,827 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 08108 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08108.

The estimated population of people living in 08108 is 18,827, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08108 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,827
+4.57%
+2.44%
2020
18,004
 -1.79% -
2019
18,333
+0.44%
-
2018
18,252
 -0.69% -
2017
18,378
 - -

Population of 08108 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08108 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
86.7%
86.1%
 +0.70%
Black/African American
3.5%
4.7%
 -25.53%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.7%
5.6%
 +1.79%
Asian
1.4%
2.5%
 -44.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.1%
 +145.45%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08108 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 08108 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08108 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08108 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 -2.4% 40 -0.99% 41.3 -3.28%
2020 41.7 -2.8% 40.4 -2.42% 42.7 -2.95%
2019 42.9 +1.66% 41.4 +3.76% 44 -0.23%
2018 42.2 +1.93% 39.9 +1.01% 44.1 +1.85%
2017 41.4 - 39.5 - 43.3 -

The median age of the 08108 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 08108 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 9 974 +3.14% 1,089 -5.39% 986 1,025
10 to 19 976 -7.32% 850 +28.99% 902 1,119
20 to 29 1,133 -20.95% 1,173 -4.23% 905 1,120
30 to 39 1,352 +15.14% 1,345 +23.57% 1,548 1,642
40 to 49 1,324 -7.77% 1,363 +1.84% 1,219 1,384
50 to 59 1,148 +20.3% 1,425 -16.5% 1,399 1,201
60 to 69 920 +11.73% 1,117 +11.02% 1,021 1,239
70+ 850 -17.59% 1,339 +6.04% 700 1,417

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08108 zip code is $99,087.00.

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 08108.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,896.00
  • 45 to 64
    $126,563.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,371.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08108 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 08108, 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 08108 is currently $116,039.00.

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.

14.57% of households in 08108 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 08108 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.30%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08108 is $52,307.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08108 by the total population of 08108.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08108 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08108 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
    25.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08108 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08108 zip over the age of 16 is 15,410.

Of those people, a total of 72.90% 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 08108 is 67.10%.

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 08108 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 615 44.10% 32.80%
20 to 24 years 912 85.40% 26.40%
25 to 29 years 1,113 92.60% 8.40%
30 to 34 years 1,741 85.00% 6.70%
35 to 44 years 2,652 92.30% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 2,814 89.00% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,186 90.50% 8.00%
60 to 64 years 1,033 71.10% 15.80%
65 to 74 years 1,911 41.10% 7.10%
75 years and over 1,433 8.70% 14.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08108. 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 13,908 73.00% 7.90%
Black or African American 506 67.40% 10.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 236 79.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 287 54.70% 24.20%
Two or more races 473 83.10% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 751 67.10% 7.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,576 73.10% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08108 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 08108 is 10,342, with median earnings of $63,959.00.

Women in 08108 are earning approximately 86.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,342 $63,959.00
Male 5,098 $69,029.00
Female 5,244 $59,612.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08108 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 1,622 $85,779.00
Business and Financial 963 $94,041.00
Computer and Mathematical 371 $83,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 322 $83,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 182 $72,826.00
Community and Social Service 265 $41,641.00
Legal 395 $110,341.00
Educational and Library 979 $64,315.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 413 $67,292.00
Healthcare Practitioners 939 $72,455.00
Healthcare Support 63 $31,705.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $28,485.00
Law Enforcement 106 $133,214.00
Food Preparation and Serving 348 $13,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $47,500.00
Personal Care and Service 300 $20,288.00
Sales 1,092 $42,115.00
Office and Administrative Support 949 $56,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 99 $78,047.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $42,656.00
Production 283 $58,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 176 $42,708.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08108 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 08108.

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 867 $101,133.00 755 $81,134.00
Business and Financial 468 $104,279.00 495 $89,018.00
Computer and Mathematical 271 $78,355.00 100 $105,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 261 $83,472.00 61 $67,361.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 108 $74,348.00 74 $62,667.00
Community and Social Service 84 $7,214.00 181 $53,125.00
Legal 184 $152,045.00 211 $87,386.00
Educational and Library 382 $78,333.00 597 $54,306.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 179 $100,721.00 234 $59,063.00
Healthcare Practitioners 256 $74,571.00 683 $69,850.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 49 $33,594.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $28,788.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 97 $133,536.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 191 $12,014.00 157 $14,531.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $51,193.00 42 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $62,734.00 223 $16,763.00
Sales 658 $51,230.00 434 $24,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 161 $56,875.00 788 $56,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 90 $72,188.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 71 $42,656.00 0 $0.00
Production 208 $65,667.00 75 $16,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $43,646.00 27 $0.00

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 8,385 households in 08108, with an average household size of 2.24 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 4,625 families living in the 08108 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 08108:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,715 222 688 3,760
Average Household Size 3.15 2.4 3.01 1.18
Total Families 3,715 222 688 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.2 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 4,625 families living in 08108, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08108:

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 8,809 housing units in 08108.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,385 95.19%
Vacant 424 4.81%

33.40% of the total 8,809 housing units in 08108 are rental units. This is approximately 2,942 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,397 are occupied by the owner - or 61.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08108 is $1,408.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08108 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
    46
  • Less than $500
    146
  • $500 to $999
    273
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,294
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    815
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    378
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    36
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08108 is $290,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08108 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    90
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    25
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    118
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    448
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,187
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,221
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    240
  • $1,000,000 or more
    68

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08108. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08108 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,026
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,069
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,146
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,198
  • 1970 to 1979
    541
  • 1980 to 1989
    224
  • 1990 to 1999
    158
  • 2000 to 2009
    96
  • 2010 to 2013
    351
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 08108 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    701
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,656
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,117
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    911

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08108 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08108 that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08108.

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
    171
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    723
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    806
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,121
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,340
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    827
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,570
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    275
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    281
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    797
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    348
  • 90 or more minutes
    165

Summary

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