08109 ZIP Code
Merchantville, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08109 |
| City/Town: | Merchantville |
| County: | Camden |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,747 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,527 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,122 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,260 |
| Median Home Value: | $210,600 |
| Land Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9493, -75.0495 |
Population Information (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,747 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,145 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,602 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,357 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,088 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,584 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,788 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,471 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,914 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,389 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,405 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,429 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,570 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,175 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,119 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 458 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $210,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,137 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,260 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,796 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 464 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,380 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,416 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,459 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 621 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,475 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,578 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,197 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,161 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,888 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,539 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,527 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,659 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,919 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,122 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,852 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,843 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,009 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,396 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,638 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,760 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 445 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,537 | 44.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,391 | 22.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,019 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,496 | 14.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,273 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,202 | 21.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,446 | 27.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 233 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,534 | 14.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,670 | 11.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08109 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 392 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 192 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 756 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 536 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 861 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,396 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,213 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,729 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 944 | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 777 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08109 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,122 | 68.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,197 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 384 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 145 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,333 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08109 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 74 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 629 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,444 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 302 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,891 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 771 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 897 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,079 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,471 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 970 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 369 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 756 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.8% | 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 (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,195 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,638 | 65.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,833 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,381 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08109 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,106 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,974 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,190 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 554 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 301 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 849 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08109 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,774 | 62.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,154 | 12.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 612 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 419 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 68 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 163 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 948 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 118 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08109 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 39 | 0.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 337 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 601 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 594 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 997 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,717 | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,165 | 23.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 570 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,220 | 24.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08109 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 255 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,088 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,584 | 17.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,438 | 47.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,538 | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 357 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08109 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,386 | 72.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 193 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,584 | 18.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 524 | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08109 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 645 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,350 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,956 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,845 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08109 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 185 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 183 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 657 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,762 | 27.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,744 | 43.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 756 | 11.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 83 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,904 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $911 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,137 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,796 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,701 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,290 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,750 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,631 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,805 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,756 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08109 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,825 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,573 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,190 | 42.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 191 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 688 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,656 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08109 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,368 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 192 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,149 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,582 | 29.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,214 | 22.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,503 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 930 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,576 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,304 | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 171 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,710 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,423 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08109 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,860 | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,488 | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 774 | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 690 | 46.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 188 | 12.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,117 | 88.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,262 | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,630 | 208.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,630 | 208.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,630 | 208.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 149 | 11.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 75 | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,160 | 91.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08109 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,390 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,626 | 74.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,764 | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,881 | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 400 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,351 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 132 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08109 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,796 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,304 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Merchantville, NJ08109