08302 ZIP Code
Bridgeton, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08302 |
| City/Town: | Bridgeton |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,487 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,185 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,753 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,872 |
| Median Home Value: | $190,400 |
| Land Area: | 142.6 sq miles
369.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4386, -75.2606 |
Population Information (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,487 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,666 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,821 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,429 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,451 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,099 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,319 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,934 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,476 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,964 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,252 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,476 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,390 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,315 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,709 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 673 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $190,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,229 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,872 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,417 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,455 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,312 | 57.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,105 | 42.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,255 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,007 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,914 | 12.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 13,301 | 44.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,075 | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,038 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,619 | 8.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,301 | 4.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,185 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,556 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,034 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,753 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,077 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,687 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,390 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,594 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,183 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,929 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 527 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,912 | 46.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,697 | 26.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 732 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 562 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,539 | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,039 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,518 | 22.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,121 | 36.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,286 | 21.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,626 | 9.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 108 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,101 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08302 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 731 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,055 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,324 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,512 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,589 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,714 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,618 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,161 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 892 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 821 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08302 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,433 | 71.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,992 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 356 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 402 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 220 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 963 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08302 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 973 | 5.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,276 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,018 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,116 | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,236 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,376 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 143 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 639 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,727 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,344 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 832 | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 714 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,293 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 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 (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,790 | 77.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,666 | 43.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,994 | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,693 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08302 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,056 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,787 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,000 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 879 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 300 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,547 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08302 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,203 | 64.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,207 | 13.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 880 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 525 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 418 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 369 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 935 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 335 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08302 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 364 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,435 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,597 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,333 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,301 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,763 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,835 | 17.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,445 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,784 | 17.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08302 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 218 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,562 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,613 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,849 | 49.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,219 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 411 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08302 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,623 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 613 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 987 | 6.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,724 | 32.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 180 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 135 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 121 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08302 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,687 | 11.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,492 | 38.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,205 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,033 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08302 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 419 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 849 | 10.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,274 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,914 | 23.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,240 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,219 | 14.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 354 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,822 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $791 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,229 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.38 |
Households (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,417 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,725 | 39.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,264 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,387 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,941 | 34.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,288 | 36.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,072 | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.59 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08302 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,287 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,432 | 54.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,667 | 34.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 596 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,249 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,646 | 39.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08302 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,906 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 792 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 681 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,442 | 49.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,099 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,892 | 14.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,263 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,227 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,483 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,324 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 538 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,177 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,609 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08302 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,246 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,682 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,663 | 45.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,958 | 53.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 501 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,579 | 85.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,605 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,908 | 430.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,908 | 430.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,908 | 430.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 220 | 13.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 122 | 7.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 35 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,319 | 393.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 0.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08302 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,058 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,619 | 67.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,439 | 32.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 13,419 | 30.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 785 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 122 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 113 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08302 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,417 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,738 | 88.4% | 89.4% |
Bridgeton, NJ08302