08045 ZIP Code — Lawnside, NJ

Camden County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08045 is located in Lawnside, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 1.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609/856.

About ZIP code 08045

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($74,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,059

population

1.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawnside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08049 Magnolia (1.1 mi) 08007 Barrington (1.3 mi) 08083 Somerdale (1.8 mi) 08033 Haddonfield (1.9 mi) 08035 Haddon Heights (2 mi) 08078 Runnemede (2.6 mi) 08029 Glendora (2.7 mi) 08084 Stratford (2.8 mi) 08034 Cherry Hill (3.2 mi) 08003 Cherry Hill (3.3 mi) 08059 Mount Ephraim (3.6 mi) 08043 Voorhees (4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,059
Population density	2,185 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8686
Longitude	-75.0301
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609/856

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	9.8%	9.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,059

Population

2,185

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$74,250

Median household income

$42,951

Per capita income

$209,800

Median home value

$1,087

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

842

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

116

5–9

132

10–14

15–19

20–24

208

25–34

235

168

35–44

190

122

45–54

138

190

55–59

214

60–64

208

65–74

236

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	576	18.8%
18 and over	2,483	81.2%
65 and over	691	22.6%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Other race 10.3%

White 5.3%

Two or more races 3.2%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,387	69.1%
Hispanic or Latino	394	11.4%
Other race	356	10.3%
White	182	5.3%
Two or more races	109	3.2%
Asian	19	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	9.8%	9.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$74,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,800
Median rent / month	$1,087
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	23.2%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	28.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.2%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	376	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	172	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	161	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	437	38.1%
Households with children under 18	309	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	500	43.6%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.5%	37.1%
Married	36.2%	33.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	3.2%	12.1%
Divorced	7.1%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	3.9%
Kindergarten	76	11.5%
Elementary school	286	43.3%
High school	116	17.6%
College / grad school	156	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.4%

Transportation & utilities 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Retail trade 8.4%

Public administration 7.5%

Professional & management 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Construction 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	13.8%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 8.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	261	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	14.4%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,956	96.6%
Spanish	217	7.3%
Other Indo-European	169	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,827	92.4%
Born in same state	2,801	91.6%
Born in different state	1,918	62.7%
Foreign born	26	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	232	7.6%
Not a US citizen	146	62.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	110	3.6%
Italian	53	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08045

What city is ZIP code 08045 in?

ZIP code 08045 is primarily assigned to Lawnside, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08045 in?

ZIP code 08045 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08045 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 08045 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 08045 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 08045 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 08045?

ZIP code 08045 has an estimated population of 3,059 residents, with a density of 2,193 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08045?

The median home value in ZIP code 08045 is $209,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 08045 in?

ZIP code 08045 observes the EST timezone.