08009 ZIP Code — Berlin, NJ

Camden County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08009 is located in Berlin, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 16.54 square miles and serves a population of 14,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08009

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 $274,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,351. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08009 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,483

population

16.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berlin	Acceptable
Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08081 Sicklerville (2.9 mi) 08091 West Berlin (3.3 mi) 08004 Atco (4.8 mi) 08021 Clementon (5.4 mi) 08026 Gibbsboro (5.7 mi) 08089 Waterford Works (6.1 mi) 08043 Voorhees (6.2 mi) 08053 Marlton (6.6 mi) 08012 Blackwood (6.9 mi) 08084 Stratford (7 mi) 08032 Grenloch (7.3 mi) 08083 Somerdale (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,483
Population density	876 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	16.54 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	39.7567
Longitude	-74.9256
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	31.3%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.0%	9.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

14,483

Population

876

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$94,351

Median household income

$42,823

Per capita income

$274,200

Median home value

$1,459

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

4,545

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

323

336

5–9

387

528

10–14

610

536

15–19

619

406

20–24

468

737

25–34

852

628

35–44

726

1,257

45–54

1,452

455

55–59

525

403

60–64

465

719

65–74

831

200

75–84

231

236

85+

273

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,104	21.4%
18 and over	11,379	78.6%
65 and over	2,490	17.2%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.3%

Black or African American 12.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Two or more races 9.5%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,194	63.3%
Black or African American	1,947	12.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,609	10%
Two or more races	1,525	9.5%
Other race	473	2.9%
Asian	328	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.0%	9.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	20.7%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$94,351

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 34.8%

$300k–$500k 37.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$274,200
Median rent / month	$1,459
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	30.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.8%
Electricity	10.9%
Fuel oil	5.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,744	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	321	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	850	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,608	29.1%
Households with children under 18	1,883	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,739	31.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	34.3%
Married	57.1%	46.6%
Separated	1.2%	2.2%
Widowed	1.5%	9.2%
Divorced	6.9%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	2.4%
Kindergarten	219	5.6%
Elementary school	1,374	35.4%
High school	862	22.2%
College / grad school	1,328	34.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 16.6%

Professional & management 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	626	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,880	95.8%
Spanish	550	4.0%
Other Indo-European	325	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	166	1.2%
Other languages	59	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,358	92.2%
Born in same state	13,287	91.7%
Born in different state	7,936	54.8%
Foreign born	71	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,125	7.8%
Not a US citizen	827	73.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,043	14.1%
French	1,266	8.7%
Arab	591	4.1%
English	89	0.6%
German	45	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	0.3%
Irish	39	0.3%
Norwegian	29	0.2%
Dutch	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08009

What city is ZIP code 08009 in?

ZIP code 08009 is primarily assigned to Berlin, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08009 in?

ZIP code 08009 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.

What is the population of ZIP code 08009?

ZIP code 08009 has an estimated population of 14,483 residents, with a density of 876 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08009?

The median household income in ZIP code 08009 is $94,351, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08009?

The median home value in ZIP code 08009 is $274,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 08009 in?

ZIP code 08009 observes the EST timezone.