08310 ZIP Code — Buena, NJ

Atlantic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08310 is located in Buena, New Jersey, within Atlantic County. It covers approximately 12.23 square miles and serves a population of 979 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609/640.

About ZIP code 08310

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,143) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 08310 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

979

population

12.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08310 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08310

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08310. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buena	Acceptable
Buena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08326 Landisville (1.6 mi) 08341 Minotola (2.9 mi) 08350 Richland (2.9 mi) 08346 Newtonville (3.6 mi) 08360 Vineland (4.8 mi) 08361 Vineland (6.2 mi) 08344 Newfield (6.8 mi) 08340 Milmay (6.9 mi) 08094 Williamstown (8.5 mi) 08328 Malaga (9 mi) 08322 Franklinville (9.5 mi) 08037 Hammonton (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	979
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	12.23 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.5289
Longitude	-74.9027
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609/640

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

979

Population

People per sq mi

64.7

Median age

$43,143

Median household income

$56,841

Per capita income

$109,500

Median home value

$1,098

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

481

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

105

122

75–84

140

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	0.9%
18 and over	970	99.1%
65 and over	479	48.9%
Median age	64.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Black or African American 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Asian 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	870	88.9%
Black or African American	61	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	2.8%
Asian	21	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	41.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	27.6%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	23.8%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	14.8%

Under $10k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 24.6%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	24.6%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	1.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$43,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 36.7%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,500
Median rent / month	$1,098
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	48.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	31.4%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	21.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.3%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	53.8%
3 bedrooms	32.7%
4 bedrooms	1.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	50.6%
3 or more	11.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.1%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	217	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	72	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	107	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	120	23.3%
Households with children under 18	10	1.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	341	66.1%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	30.7%
Married	47.7%	44.4%
Separated	0.0%	4.2%
Widowed	11.2%	7.9%
Divorced	23.9%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	24	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Construction 18.3%

Professional & management 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Information 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Other services 4.4%

Retail trade 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.5%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 35.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.2%
Retirement income	55.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	64.4%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	979	100.0%
Spanish	61	6.2%
Other Indo-European	61	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	979	100.0%
Born in same state	899	91.8%
Born in different state	636	65.0%
Foreign born	80	8.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	164	16.8%
French	93	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	42	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.7%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08310

What city is ZIP code 08310 in?

ZIP code 08310 is primarily assigned to Buena, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08310 in?

ZIP code 08310 falls within Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08310 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 08310 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 08310 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 08310 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08310?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 08310 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 08310 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 08310 in?

ZIP code 08310 observes the EST timezone.