08086 ZIP Code
Thorofare, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08086 |
| City/Town: | Thorofare |
| County: | Gloucester |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,121 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,305 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,886 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,790 |
| Median Home Value: | $237,600 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8512, -75.1857 |
Population Information (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,121 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,637 | 44.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,484 | 55.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 262 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 500 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 509 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 478 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 450 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 971 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,025 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,187 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 502 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 628 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 884 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 429 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 296 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $237,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,690 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,790 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,556 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 234 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,437 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,119 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,922 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 37 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 280 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,469 | 24.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,244 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 808 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,281 | 21.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 803 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08086 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,305 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,770 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,293 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,886 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,555 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,437 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 114 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,228 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,601 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 658 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 178 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,439 | 79.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 635 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 416 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 81 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 550 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 301 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 405 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 196 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 128 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08086 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 109 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 108 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 189 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 271 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 427 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 513 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 454 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 520 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 529 | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 436 | 12.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08086 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,604 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 97 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 74 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 36 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 30 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 475 | 10.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08086 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 153 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 393 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 190 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 825 | 18.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 245 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 126 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 473 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 438 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,152 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 188 | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 66 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 188 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,911 | 97.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,796 | 83.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,297 | 28.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 206 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08086 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,683 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,284 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,042 | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 90 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 51 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 141 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08086 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,842 | 48.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 653 | 17.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 19 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 60 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 111 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 174 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 743 | 19.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 188 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08086 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 135 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,265 | 33.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 379 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 281 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 685 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 271 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 440 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 234 | 6.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08086 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 3 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 523 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,137 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,614 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 471 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 42 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08086 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,188 | 61.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 129 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 757 | 21.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 425 | 12.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08086 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 216 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,263 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,541 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 536 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08086 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 244 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 16 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 161 | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 409 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 856 | 35.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 736 | 30.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 9 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08086 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,132 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $973 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,690 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,556 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,531 | 43.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 524 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 427 | 12.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,267 | 35.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 900 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,254 | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08086 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,143 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,193 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,581 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 114 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 238 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 902 | 28.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08086 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,916 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 100 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 751 | 39.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 453 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 483 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,565 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 357 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,117 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 961 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 124 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 301 | 31.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 536 | 55.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08086 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,339 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 768 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 511 | 66.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 257 | 33.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 66 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,478 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 78 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 643 | 824.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 643 | 824.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 643 | 824.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 136 | 174.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 104 | 133.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 94 | 120.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08086 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,859 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,302 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 557 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 296 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 158 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 43 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 60 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08086 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,556 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,331 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Thorofare, NJ08086