08031 ZIP Code — Bellmawr, NJ

Camden County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08031 is located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 2.98 square miles and serves a population of 11,677 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08031

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $71,935. 37% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

11,677

population

2.98

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellmawr	Acceptable
Bellmawr	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,677
Population density	3,918 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	2.98 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.8658
Longitude	-75.0923
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	41.9%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	9.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,677

Population

3,918

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$71,935

Median household income

$37,352

Per capita income

$199,600

Median home value

$1,081

Median monthly rent

61.6%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3,296

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

338

Under 5

334

326

5–9

321

369

10–14

364

302

15–19

298

305

20–24

301

910

25–34

898

612

35–44

603

666

45–54

656

458

55–59

451

493

60–64

486

608

65–74

599

375

75–84

370

118

85+

116

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,432	20.8%
18 and over	9,245	79.2%
65 and over	2,186	18.7%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70%

Asian 9%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Two or more races 5.7%

Black or African American 4.7%

Other race 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,787	70%
Asian	1,132	9%
Hispanic or Latino	879	7%
Two or more races	719	5.7%
Black or African American	595	4.7%
Other race	444	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	9.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$71,935

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 32.9%

$200k–$300k 40.2%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,600
Median rent / month	$1,081
Owner occupied	61.6%
Renter occupied	38.4%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	56.8%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	31.2%
1950–1959	26.6%
1940–1949	16.7%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.6%
Electricity	18.9%
Fuel oil	3.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,942	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	406	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,156	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,330	27.5%
Households with children under 18	1,460	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,774	36.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	27.3%
Married	44.7%	42.8%
Separated	2.0%	1.6%
Widowed	5.4%	14.3%
Divorced	10.4%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	114	4.6%
Kindergarten	157	6.3%
Elementary school	1,052	42.4%
High school	605	24.4%
College / grad school	551	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 14.8%

Professional & management 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Construction 6.7%

Public administration 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	539	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,005	94.2%
Spanish	1,021	9.3%
Other Indo-European	388	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	442	4.0%
Other languages	191	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,096	86.5%
Born in same state	10,007	85.7%
Born in different state	6,926	59.3%
Foreign born	89	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,581	13.5%
Not a US citizen	860	54.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,849	24.4%
French	856	7.3%
German	87	0.7%
Polish	51	0.4%
Arab	44	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	32	0.3%
Norwegian	19	0.2%
English	9	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08031

What city is ZIP code 08031 in?

ZIP code 08031 is primarily assigned to Bellmawr, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08031 in?

ZIP code 08031 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08031 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 08031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 08031?

ZIP code 08031 has an estimated population of 11,677 residents, with a density of 3,913 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08031?

The median home value in ZIP code 08031 is $199,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08031?

The median household income in ZIP code 08031 is $71,935, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08031 in?

ZIP code 08031 observes the EST timezone.