08012 ZIP Code — Blackwood, NJ
Camden County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08012 is located in Blackwood, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 15.00 square miles and serves a population of 40,320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.
About ZIP code 08012
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $253,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $86,872.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,320
population
15.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08012 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08012
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Blackwood | Acceptable |
| Blackwood | Acceptable |
| Blackwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08032 Grenloch (0.7 mi)
08021 Clementon (2.7 mi)
08084 Stratford (3.6 mi)
08029 Glendora (4 mi)
08080 Sewell (4.1 mi)
08083 Somerdale (4.1 mi)
08078 Runnemede (4.8 mi)
08049 Magnolia (4.8 mi)
08096 Woodbury (5 mi)
08090 Wenonah (5.4 mi)
08007 Barrington (5.4 mi)
08026 Gibbsboro (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,320 |
| Population density | 2,688 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7854 |
| Longitude | -75.0500 |
| 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 | 30.6% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
40,320
Population
2,688
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$86,872
Median household income
$41,327
Per capita income
$253,800
Median home value
$1,461
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
11,243
Housing units
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,019
Under 5
1,038
1,072
5–9
1,091
1,324
10–14
1,349
1,298
15–19
1,322
1,268
20–24
1,291
2,660
25–34
2,708
2,540
35–44
2,586
2,712
45–54
2,762
1,459
55–59
1,485
1,367
60–64
1,392
1,844
65–74
1,877
1,102
75–84
1,123
313
85+
318
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,470 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 31,850 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,577 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.7%
Black or African American
10.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
4.7%
Other race
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,394 | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,390 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,130 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,775 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 2,049 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 1,665 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.6% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $86,872 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
5.9%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k–$300k
51.6%
$300k–$500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,461 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 17.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.7% |
| Electricity | 13.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,300 | 47.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,063 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,072 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,052 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,513 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,691 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.8% | 33.3% |
| Married | 49.7% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 410 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 618 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,502 | 37.6% |
| High school | 2,147 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,636 | 28.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Retail trade
16.0%
Professional & management
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Construction
6.6%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.4% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 25.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,867 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,263 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,494 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 648 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 455 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 378 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,101 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 36,527 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 23,107 | 57.3% |
| Foreign born | 574 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,219 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,797 | 55.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 9,214 | 22.9% |
| French | 3,061 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 1,277 | 3.2% |
| Norwegian | 213 | 0.5% |
| English | 184 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 181 | 0.4% |
| German | 130 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 72 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08012
What city is ZIP code 08012 in?
ZIP code 08012 is primarily assigned to Blackwood, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08012 in?
ZIP code 08012 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08012?
ZIP code 08012 has an estimated population of 40,320 residents, with a density of 2,688 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08012?
The median household income in ZIP code 08012 is $86,872, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08012?
The median home value in ZIP code 08012 is $253,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 08012 in?
ZIP code 08012 observes the EST timezone.