08051 ZIP Code — Mantua, NJ

Gloucester County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08051 is located in Mantua, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 3.85 square miles and serves a population of 12,107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08051

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($95,577) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08051 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,107

population

3.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mantua	Acceptable
Mantua	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08061 Mount Royal (1.5 mi) 08090 Wenonah (1.9 mi) 08020 Clarksboro (2.1 mi) 08097 Woodbury Heights (2.6 mi) 08056 Mickleton (3.6 mi) 08080 Sewell (3.7 mi) 08086 Thorofare (3.7 mi) 08066 Paulsboro (3.8 mi) 08096 Woodbury (3.8 mi) 08071 Pitman (4.5 mi) 08062 Mullica Hill (5.4 mi) 08093 Westville (5.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,107
Population density	3,145 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	3.85 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.7868
Longitude	-75.1839
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	22.4%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	13.5%	11.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,107

Population

3,145

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$95,577

Median household income

$47,617

Per capita income

$240,200

Median home value

$1,653

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

3,562

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

206

Under 5

268

351

5–9

459

271

10–14

353

426

15–19

555

241

20–24

315

790

25–34

1,031

719

35–44

938

839

45–54

1,095

326

55–59

425

369

60–64

481

450

65–74

587

201

75–84

262

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,566	21.2%
18 and over	9,541	78.8%
65 and over	1,649	13.6%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Black or African American 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 2%

Asian 1.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,792	86.9%
Black or African American	643	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	310	2.5%
Other race	250	2%
Asian	216	1.7%
Two or more races	178	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.4%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	13.5%	11.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	17.0%
Median income	$95,577

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,200
Median rent / month	$1,653
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	55.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	26.9%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.9%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,057	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	338	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	838	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,173	26.6%
Households with children under 18	1,538	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,234	28.0%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	37.1%
Married	49.3%	38.5%
Separated	0.8%	4.9%
Widowed	4.0%	4.0%
Divorced	11.5%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.6%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	156	5.0%
Kindergarten	444	14.4%
Elementary school	907	29.3%
High school	796	25.8%
College / grad school	788	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Professional & management 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Retail trade 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Other services 4.5%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	8.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	622	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,633	96.1%
Spanish	244	2.1%
Other Indo-European	66	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	112	1.0%
Other languages	66	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,522	95.2%
Born in same state	11,340	93.7%
Born in different state	7,873	65.0%
Foreign born	182	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	585	4.8%
Not a US citizen	386	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,215	34.8%
French	1,182	9.8%
Arab	270	2.2%
English	82	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	68	0.6%
Norwegian	38	0.3%
Irish	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08051

What city is ZIP code 08051 in?

ZIP code 08051 is primarily assigned to Mantua, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08051 in?

ZIP code 08051 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.

What is the population of ZIP code 08051?

ZIP code 08051 has an estimated population of 12,107 residents, with a density of 3,147 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08051?

The median household income in ZIP code 08051 is $95,577, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08051?

The median home value in ZIP code 08051 is $240,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 08051 in?

ZIP code 08051 observes the EST timezone.