08311 ZIP Code — Cedarville, NJ

Cumberland County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08311 is located in Cedarville, New Jersey, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 27.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,601 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08311

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,083. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 08311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,601

population

27.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cedarville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08345 Newport (5.2 mi) 08349 Port Norris (7.8 mi) 08302 Bridgeton (8.1 mi) 08332 Millville (8.9 mi) 08323 Greenwich (10.5 mi) 08353 Shiloh (11.2 mi) 08348 Port Elizabeth (11.7 mi) 08327 Leesburg (11.8 mi) 08324 Heislerville (12.2 mi) 08314 Delmont (14.7 mi) 08361 Vineland (15.1 mi) 08318 Elmer (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,601
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	27.91 sq mi
Water area	1.45 sq mi
Latitude	39.3224
Longitude	-75.1894
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	44.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	30.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	20.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.9%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,601

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$72,083

Median household income

$33,262

Per capita income

$199,500

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

55–59

110

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	20.9%
18 and over	1,267	79.1%
65 and over	280	17.5%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Two or more races 5.8%

Black or African American 4.5%

Other race 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Asian 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,250	72.4%
Hispanic or Latino	125	7.2%
Two or more races	100	5.8%
Black or African American	78	4.5%
Other race	72	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	3.6%
Asian	39	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	44.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	30.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	20.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.9%	14.8%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$72,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,500
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	35.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.1%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	34.8%
Wood	6.2%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	88	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	149	27.1%
Households with children under 18	134	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	34.4%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	31.6%
Married	53.7%	48.3%
Separated	1.4%	0.2%
Widowed	7.4%	17.6%
Divorced	2.7%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	6.3%
Kindergarten	38	10.3%
Elementary school	162	44.0%
High school	75	20.4%
College / grad school	70	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Agriculture & mining 17.7%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Other services 7.7%

Retail trade 6.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Construction 2.4%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 18.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	47.5%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,529	95.5%
Spanish	87	5.7%
Other Indo-European	63	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,490	93.1%
Born in same state	1,477	92.3%
Born in different state	1,274	79.6%
Foreign born	13	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	111	6.9%
Not a US citizen	29	26.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	307	19.2%
French	157	9.8%
Norwegian	57	3.6%
Arab	42	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.6%
English	9	0.6%
Irish	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	94.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08311

What city is ZIP code 08311 in?

ZIP code 08311 is primarily assigned to Cedarville, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08311 in?

ZIP code 08311 falls within Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08311 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 08311 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08311?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 08311 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 08311 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08311 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 08311 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 08311 in?

ZIP code 08311 observes the EST timezone.