08004 ZIP Code — Atco, NJ

Camden County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08004 is located in Atco, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 25.76 square miles and serves a population of 10,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08004

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,821. 35% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08004 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,966

population

25.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atco	Acceptable
Atco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08089 Waterford Works (3.7 mi) 08009 Berlin (4.8 mi) 08091 West Berlin (5.3 mi) 08055 Medford (6.3 mi) 08053 Marlton (6.5 mi) 08081 Sicklerville (7.6 mi) 08026 Gibbsboro (7.9 mi) 08043 Voorhees (8.1 mi) 08021 Clementon (9.2 mi) 08084 Stratford (10.2 mi) 08003 Cherry Hill (10.8 mi) 08037 Hammonton (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,966
Population density	426 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	25.76 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.7744
Longitude	-74.8376
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.1%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	10.6%	9.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,966

Population

426

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$97,821

Median household income

$42,755

Per capita income

$244,000

Median home value

$1,396

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

3,437

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

226

Under 5

233

168

5–9

172

221

10–14

226

266

15–19

273

305

20–24

313

962

25–34

987

563

35–44

578

587

45–54

602

523

55–59

536

599

60–64

616

675

65–74

693

205

75–84

211

112

85+

114

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,588	14.5%
18 and over	9,378	85.5%
65 and over	2,010	18.3%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Black or African American 9.3%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Asian 2.3%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,723	74.9%
Black or African American	1,080	9.3%
Two or more races	721	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	687	5.9%
Asian	271	2.3%
Other race	171	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.1%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	10.6%	9.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$97,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 48.9%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,000
Median rent / month	$1,396
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	24.7%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.3%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,365	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	442	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	531	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	676	16.8%
Households with children under 18	892	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,340	33.4%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	33.6%
Married	54.5%	50.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	0.8%	5.7%
Divorced	6.6%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	5.7%
Kindergarten	90	5.2%
Elementary school	628	36.2%
High school	412	23.8%
College / grad school	505	29.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 9.5%

Professional & management 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	677	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,507	95.8%
Spanish	140	1.3%
Other Indo-European	22	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	71	0.7%
Other languages	47	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,722	97.8%
Born in same state	10,592	96.6%
Born in different state	6,945	63.3%
Foreign born	130	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	244	2.2%
Not a US citizen	240	98.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,792	25.5%
French	1,094	10%
Arab	249	2.3%
English	170	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	130	1.2%
Irish	54	0.5%
Norwegian	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08004

What city is ZIP code 08004 in?

ZIP code 08004 is primarily assigned to Atco, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08004 in?

ZIP code 08004 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08004 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 08004 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08004 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 08004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 08004?

ZIP code 08004 has an estimated population of 10,966 residents, with a density of 426 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08004?

The median household income in ZIP code 08004 is $97,821, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08004 in?

ZIP code 08004 observes the EST timezone.