08038 ZIP Code — Hancocks Bridge, NJ

Salem County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08038 is located in Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey, within Salem County. It covers approximately 17.42 square miles and serves a population of 380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856/609.

About ZIP code 08038

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 $159,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $87,083. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

380

population

17.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hancocks Bridge	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	380
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	17.42 sq mi
Water area	3.70 sq mi
Latitude	39.4634
Longitude	-75.4957
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856/609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	41.3%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.7%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

380

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$87,083

Median household income

$38,864

Per capita income

$159,300

Median home value

$1,405

Median monthly rent

54.8%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

3.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	27.9%
18 and over	274	72.1%
65 and over	12	3.2%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5.9%

Group	Count	%
White	356	88.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	5.9%
Other race	24	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	41.3%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.7%	14.8%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 29.9%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	29.9%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	30.6%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
Median income	$87,083

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 31.4%

$200k–$300k 2.3%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,300
Median rent / month	$1,405
Owner occupied	54.8%
Renter occupied	45.2%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	51.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	60.6%
3 bedrooms	26.7%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Fuel oil	75.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	29.3%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	106	67.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3	1.9%
Households with children under 18	48	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	7.6%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	38.8%
Married	35.0%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	3.5%
Divorced	22.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 27.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	8.1%
Elementary school	44	59.5%
High school	14	18.9%
College / grad school	10	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.9%

Construction 20.2%

Professional & management 18.8%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Retail trade 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.9%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	1.8%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.6%
Retirement income	5.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.3%
65 and over	75.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	10.0%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	338	88.9%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	378	99.5%
Born in same state	378	99.5%
Born in different state	290	76.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	158	41.6%
Arab	45	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	2.4%
English	8	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08038

What city is ZIP code 08038 in?

ZIP code 08038 is primarily assigned to Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08038 in?

ZIP code 08038 falls within Salem County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08038?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08038?

The median home value in ZIP code 08038 is $159,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 08038?

ZIP code 08038 has an estimated population of 380 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08038?

The median household income in ZIP code 08038 is $87,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08038 in?

ZIP code 08038 observes the EST timezone.