08020 ZIP Code — Clarksboro, NJ

Gloucester County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08020 is located in Clarksboro, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 4.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,834 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08020

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $327,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $120,357. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 44% 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 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 08020 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,834

population

4.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarksboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08061 Mount Royal (1 mi) 08056 Mickleton (1.9 mi) 08051 Mantua (2.1 mi) 08066 Paulsboro (2.4 mi) 08086 Thorofare (3.1 mi) 08090 Wenonah (3.7 mi) 08097 Woodbury Heights (3.8 mi) 08027 Gibbstown (4.2 mi) 08096 Woodbury (5 mi) 08063 National Park (5.1 mi) 19113 Philadelphia (5.6 mi) 19029 Essington (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,834
Population density	623 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	4.55 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.7993
Longitude	-75.2197
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	42.1%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.4%	11.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,834

Population

623

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$120,357

Median household income

$53,440

Per capita income

$327,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,038

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

168

5–9

186

10–14

107

20–24

25–34

109

155

35–44

171

131

45–54

144

197

55–59

218

60–64

110

201

65–74

223

124

75–84

137

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	626	22.1%
18 and over	2,208	77.9%
65 and over	755	26.6%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Other race 7.6%

Two or more races 7.3%

Black or African American 4.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,232	72.3%
Hispanic or Latino	255	8.3%
Other race	234	7.6%
Two or more races	224	7.3%
Black or African American	137	4.4%
Asian	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.4%	11.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 27.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	27.8%
Median income	$120,357

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 56.7%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$327,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.3%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	55.3%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.5%
Electricity	9.3%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	794	72.2%
Cohabiting couple	55	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	3.8%
Female householder, no spouse	209	19.0%
Households with children under 18	285	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	496	45.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.6%	11.5%
Married	82.8%	65.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	12.5%
Divorced	6.2%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	4.5%
Kindergarten	91	13.3%
Elementary school	467	68.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	96	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Professional & management 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Construction 12.4%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Retail trade 7.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Other services 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.4%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.3%
Retirement income	48.1%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	328	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.3%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,766	97.6%
Spanish	22	0.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,770	97.7%
Born in same state	2,745	96.9%
Born in different state	1,379	48.7%
Foreign born	25	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	64	2.3%
Not a US citizen	48	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	936	33%
French	145	5.1%
Norwegian	32	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	0.8%
English	16	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08020

What city is ZIP code 08020 in?

ZIP code 08020 is primarily assigned to Clarksboro, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08020 in?

ZIP code 08020 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08020 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 08020 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08020 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 08020 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 08020 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 08020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 08020 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 08020 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 08020 in?

ZIP code 08020 observes the EST timezone.