08002 ZIP Code — Cherry Hill, NJ
Camden County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08002 is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 7.21 square miles and serves a population of 23,630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.
About ZIP code 08002
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $280,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($103,031) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,630
population
7.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cherry Hill | Acceptable |
| Cherry Hill | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08034 Cherry Hill (2.1 mi)
08052 Maple Shade (2.2 mi)
08033 Haddonfield (2.5 mi)
08003 Cherry Hill (3.8 mi)
08105 Camden (3.8 mi)
08035 Haddon Heights (4 mi)
08045 Lawnside (4.2 mi)
08103 Camden (4.6 mi)
08059 Mount Ephraim (4.7 mi)
08007 Barrington (4.7 mi)
08104 Camden (4.8 mi)
08065 Palmyra (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,630 |
| Population density | 3,277 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9288 |
| Longitude | -75.0243 |
| 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 | 31.1% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.1% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
23,630
Population
3,277
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$103,031
Median household income
$50,915
Per capita income
$280,900
Median home value
$1,773
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
7,106
Housing units
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
780
Under 5
773
577
5–9
572
593
10–14
588
628
15–19
623
680
20–24
674
1,581
25–34
1,567
1,840
35–44
1,824
1,425
45–54
1,412
735
55–59
729
784
60–64
777
1,398
65–74
1,385
556
75–84
552
290
85+
287
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,742 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 18,888 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,468 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.7%
Asian
11.3%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Other race
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,309 | 63.7% |
| Asian | 2,887 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,051 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,982 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,217 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,079 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.1% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.1% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
11.7%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.0% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $103,031 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
3.3%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k–$300k
39.6%
$300k–$500k
39.4%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,773 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 60.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 24.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 30.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 19.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,575 | 49.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 642 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,489 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,598 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,730 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,126 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 26.2% |
| Married | 52.5% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
15.4%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
19.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 432 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 197 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,927 | 36.3% |
| High school | 992 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,754 | 33.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Professional & management
14.6%
Retail trade
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Other services
6.6%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Public administration
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.2% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 1.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.5% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
3.9%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,040 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,077 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 2,388 | 10.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 523 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 327 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 1,538 | 7.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,307 | 81.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,976 | 80.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,698 | 45.3% |
| Foreign born | 331 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,323 | 18.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,996 | 69.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,909 | 12.3% |
| French | 1,311 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 721 | 3.1% |
| Irish | 241 | 1% |
| German | 161 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 99 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 94 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08002
What city is ZIP code 08002 in?
ZIP code 08002 is primarily assigned to Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08002 in?
ZIP code 08002 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08002?
The median household income in ZIP code 08002 is $103,031, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08002?
ZIP code 08002 has an estimated population of 23,630 residents, with a density of 3,278 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08002?
The median home value in ZIP code 08002 is $280,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 08002 in?
ZIP code 08002 observes the EST timezone.