08105 ZIP Code — Camden, NJ

Camden County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08105 is located in Camden, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 2.59 square miles and serves a population of 26,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856/609.

About ZIP code 08105

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 $105,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.

Median household income is $41,742. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 32% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 08105 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.

26,615

population

2.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08105 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08105

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08105. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Acceptable
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08102 Camden (1.6 mi) 08103 Camden (1.7 mi) 19125 Philadelphia (2.4 mi) 19134 Philadelphia (2.5 mi) 08104 Camden (2.9 mi) 19106 Philadelphia (2.9 mi) 19123 Philadelphia (3 mi) 19137 Philadelphia (3.2 mi) 19109 Philadelphia (3.2 mi) 19122 Philadelphia (3.4 mi) 19147 Philadelphia (3.5 mi) 19107 Philadelphia (3.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,615
Population density	10,276 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	2.59 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	39.9531
Longitude	-75.0893
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	65.0%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	9.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

26,615

Population

10,276

People per sq mi

30.1

Median age

$41,742

Median household income

$18,984

Per capita income

$105,900

Median home value

$1,146

Median monthly rent

45.4%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

4,188

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

931

Under 5

1,041

918

5–9

1,026

1,172

10–14

1,312

1,231

15–19

1,377

1,065

20–24

1,191

1,824

25–34

2,041

1,408

35–44

1,574

1,505

45–54

1,684

643

55–59

719

603

60–64

674

631

65–74

705

538

75–84

602

85+

106

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,792	29.3%
18 and over	18,823	70.7%
65 and over	2,676	10.1%
Median age	30.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.7%

Other race 31.7%

Black or African American 18%

White 6.3%

Two or more races 5.5%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	15,409	36.7%
Other race	13,305	31.7%
Black or African American	7,546	18%
White	2,635	6.3%
Two or more races	2,328	5.5%
Asian	491	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	310	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	9.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$41,742

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 40.6%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,900
Median rent / month	$1,146
Owner occupied	45.4%
Renter occupied	54.6%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	21.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	15.7%
1939 or earlier	30.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	28.3%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	20.1%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.0%
Electricity	23.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	5.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,817	22.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,079	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,518	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,786	46.2%
Households with children under 18	3,527	43.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,185	26.6%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.5%	51.3%
Married	27.3%	23.0%
Separated	6.6%	5.5%
Widowed	1.9%	7.7%
Divorced	10.6%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.9%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	547	7.0%
Kindergarten	315	4.0%
Elementary school	3,534	45.1%
High school	2,043	26.1%
College / grad school	1,392	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Professional & management 8.4%

Construction 8.1%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.4%
Carpool	23.6%
Public transit	9.2%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 37.7%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 28.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	17.6%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	18.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	3.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	32.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	58.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.8%
Public insurance	59.8%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,643	92.6%
Spanish	7,917	32.1%
Other Indo-European	7,450	30.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	95	0.4%
Other languages	225	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,966	75.0%
Born in same state	16,389	61.6%
Born in different state	13,308	50.0%
Foreign born	3,577	13.4%
Naturalized citizen	6,649	25.0%
Not a US citizen	2,722	40.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	709	2.7%
Italian	321	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	69	0.3%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08105

What city is ZIP code 08105 in?

ZIP code 08105 is primarily assigned to Camden, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08105 in?

ZIP code 08105 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 08105?

Approximately 32% of households in ZIP code 08105 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08105?

26% of residents in ZIP code 08105 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08105?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08105?

The median home value in ZIP code 08105 is $105,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 08105 in?

ZIP code 08105 observes the EST timezone.