08055 ZIP Code — Medford, NJ

Burlington County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08055 is located in Medford, New Jersey, within Burlington County. It covers approximately 39.97 square miles and serves a population of 28,651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.

About ZIP code 08055

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $432,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($152,849) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 39% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08055 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,651

population

39.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medford	Acceptable
Medford Lakes	Acceptable
Medford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08053 Marlton (5.2 mi) 08004 Atco (6.3 mi) 08048 Lumberton (6.7 mi) 08091 West Berlin (7.5 mi) 08036 Hainesport (7.6 mi) 08043 Voorhees (8.2 mi) 08054 Mount Laurel (8.5 mi) 08026 Gibbsboro (8.5 mi) 08003 Cherry Hill (8.8 mi) 08009 Berlin (9.6 mi) 08089 Waterford Works (9.7 mi) 08034 Cherry Hill (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,651
Population density	717 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	39.97 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	39.8640
Longitude	-74.8119
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.3%	25.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	30.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	38.6%	31.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	25.2%	13.3%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

28,651

Population

717

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$152,849

Median household income

$70,550

Per capita income

$432,900

Median home value

$1,552

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

9,632

Housing units

62.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

581

Under 5

593

644

5–9

657

905

10–14

923

1,136

15–19

1,160

582

20–24

594

1,155

25–34

1,178

1,709

35–44

1,744

2,136

45–54

2,180

1,178

55–59

1,202

1,010

60–64

1,031

1,802

65–74

1,838

867

75–84

885

476

85+

485

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,837	20.4%
18 and over	22,814	79.6%
65 and over	6,353	22.2%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	26,074	88.7%
Two or more races	1,090	3.7%
Asian	1,028	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	754	2.6%
Black or African American	314	1.1%
Other race	137	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.3%	25.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	30.0%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	38.6%	31.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	25.2%	13.3%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k+ 34.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
$200k+	34.2%
Median income	$152,849

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 52.5%

$500k–$1M 30.1%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$432,900
Median rent / month	$1,552
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	28.7%
4 bedrooms	46.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.0%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	8.9%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,241	68.7%
Cohabiting couple	333	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,195	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,765	16.8%
Households with children under 18	3,252	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,257	40.4%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	22.4%
Married	64.6%	58.1%
Separated	0.7%	0.7%
Widowed	3.5%	8.0%
Divorced	5.2%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 14.6%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 39.9%

Graduate / professional 22.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	62.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	433	6.3%
Kindergarten	283	4.1%
Elementary school	2,470	35.8%
High school	2,222	32.2%
College / grad school	1,489	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Professional & management 14.2%

Retail trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Public administration 6.6%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Construction 3.8%

Other services 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.9%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.2%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.2%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.1%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.3%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.1%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	14.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	76.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,474	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.2%
Public insurance	24.7%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,477	95.9%
Spanish	537	2.0%
Other Indo-European	46	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	263	1.0%
Other languages	214	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,386	95.6%
Born in same state	27,063	94.5%
Born in different state	15,014	52.4%
Foreign born	323	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,265	4.4%
Not a US citizen	960	75.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7,422	25.9%
French	4,743	16.6%
Arab	1,151	4%
Polish	505	1.8%
English	338	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	251	0.9%
Norwegian	188	0.7%
German	115	0.4%
Dutch	73	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08055

What city is ZIP code 08055 in?

ZIP code 08055 is primarily assigned to Medford, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08055 in?

ZIP code 08055 falls within Burlington County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08055?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 08055 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 08055 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08055 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 08055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08055?

The median household income in ZIP code 08055 is $152,849, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08055 in?

ZIP code 08055 observes the EST timezone.