08103 ZIP Code — Camden, NJ

Camden County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08103 is located in Camden, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 2.14 square miles and serves a population of 12,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856/609.

About ZIP code 08103

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,100. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $34,434. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 08103 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,682

population

2.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08103 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08103

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08104 Camden (1.3 mi) 08102 Camden (1.4 mi) 08105 Camden (1.7 mi) 19106 Philadelphia (2.1 mi) 19147 Philadelphia (2.2 mi) 19109 Philadelphia (2.4 mi) 19148 Philadelphia (2.6 mi) 19123 Philadelphia (2.7 mi) 19107 Philadelphia (2.8 mi) 19190 Philadelphia (2.8 mi) 19195 Philadelphia (2.8 mi) 19125 Philadelphia (3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,682
Population density	5,926 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	2.14 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	39.9338
Longitude	-75.1106
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856/609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	9.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,682

Population

5,926

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$34,434

Median household income

$17,050

Per capita income

$89,100

Median home value

$1,119

Median monthly rent

36.9%

Home ownership

30.7%

Poverty rate

18.3%

Unemployment

2,502

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

222

Under 5

219

321

5–9

316

472

10–14

465

698

15–19

690

398

20–24

392

860

25–34

848

1,032

35–44

1,019

886

45–54

874

335

55–59

331

325

60–64

321

493

65–74

487

256

75–84

253

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,086	24.3%
18 and over	9,596	75.7%
65 and over	1,658	13.1%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50%

Hispanic or Latino 20.7%

Other race 13.8%

Two or more races 8%

White 7.1%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,993	50%
Hispanic or Latino	3,307	20.7%
Other race	2,208	13.8%
Two or more races	1,284	8%
White	1,141	7.1%
Asian	45	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	9.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 14.9%

$10k–$15k 14.6%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$10k–$15k	14.6%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$34,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 47.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,100
Median rent / month	$1,119
Owner occupied	36.9%
Renter occupied	63.1%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	8.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	52.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	37.7%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	16.6%
3 or more	11.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.2%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	2.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	625	15.0%
Cohabiting couple	240	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,074	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,240	53.6%
Households with children under 18	1,444	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,364	32.6%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.5%	59.8%
Married	15.8%	15.5%
Separated	10.8%	6.4%
Widowed	1.4%	6.1%
Divorced	9.5%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 19.8%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	1.8%
Kindergarten	203	6.3%
Elementary school	1,325	41.3%
High school	1,086	33.9%
College / grad school	534	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Construction 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	16.8%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 30.7%

Under 18 years 37.6%

18 and over 28.1%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	24.5%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.7%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	25.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	43.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	542	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.5%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,241	96.5%
Spanish	1,549	12.7%
Other Indo-European	1,502	12.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.2%
Other languages	26	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,353	89.5%
Born in same state	10,480	82.6%
Born in different state	8,156	64.3%
Foreign born	873	6.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,329	10.5%
Not a US citizen	646	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	262	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	77.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08103

What city is ZIP code 08103 in?

ZIP code 08103 is primarily assigned to Camden, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08103 in?

ZIP code 08103 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08103?

31% of residents in ZIP code 08103 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 08103 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 08103 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08103?

9% 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 08103 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 08103 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 08103 in?

ZIP code 08103 observes the EST timezone.