08016 ZIP Code — Burlington, NJ
Burlington County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08016 is located in Burlington, New Jersey, within Burlington County. It covers approximately 21.63 square miles and serves a population of 34,710 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08016
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $88,691. 32% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,710
population
21.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08016 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08016
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Burlington | Acceptable |
| Burlington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19007 Bristol (2.9 mi)
08518 Florence (3.2 mi)
19021 Croydon (3.2 mi)
08554 Roebling (4 mi)
08046 Willingboro (4.3 mi)
08010 Beverly (4.7 mi)
08060 Mount Holly (4.8 mi)
19057 Levittown (4.9 mi)
19055 Levittown (5 mi)
08505 Bordentown (5.1 mi)
19056 Levittown (5.7 mi)
19020 Bensalem (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,710 |
| Population density | 1,605 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0747 |
| Longitude | -74.8342 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 609 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.9% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
34,710
Population
1,605
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$88,691
Median household income
$42,545
Per capita income
$286,600
Median home value
$1,220
Median monthly rent
73.8%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
10,508
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,026
Under 5
1,135
1,031
5–9
1,140
908
10–14
1,005
965
15–19
1,068
991
20–24
1,096
2,068
25–34
2,288
2,049
35–44
2,266
2,163
45–54
2,393
1,391
55–59
1,538
1,292
60–64
1,430
1,262
65–74
1,395
802
75–84
887
532
85+
589
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,627 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 27,083 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,467 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.4%
Black or African American
33.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
6.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,304 | 44.4% |
| Black or African American | 12,134 | 33.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,877 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 2,447 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,000 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 781 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 167 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.9% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $88,691 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k–$300k
28.2%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,220 |
| Owner occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter occupied | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 59.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.5% |
| Electricity | 20.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,213 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 623 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,033 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,038 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,452 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,003 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 31.6% |
| Married | 50.6% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 474 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 532 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,239 | 39.2% |
| High school | 1,875 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,135 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
15.0%
Professional & management
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Public administration
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
3.9%
Information
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.1% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 4.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
18.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,924 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,549 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,947 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 499 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,050 | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 276 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,016 | 86.5% |
| Born in same state | 28,820 | 83.0% |
| Born in different state | 19,250 | 55.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,196 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,694 | 13.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,428 | 73.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,866 | 14% |
| French | 2,085 | 6% |
| Arab | 1,005 | 2.9% |
| English | 331 | 1% |
| Irish | 266 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 66 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 56 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 53 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08016
What city is ZIP code 08016 in?
ZIP code 08016 is primarily assigned to Burlington, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08016 in?
ZIP code 08016 falls within Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08016?
ZIP code 08016 has an estimated population of 34,710 residents, with a density of 1,605 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08016?
The median home value in ZIP code 08016 is $286,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08016?
The median household income in ZIP code 08016 is $88,691, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08016 in?
ZIP code 08016 observes the EST timezone.