08056 ZIP Code — Mickleton, NJ

Gloucester County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08056 is located in Mickleton, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 9.10 square miles and serves a population of 5,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08056

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $401,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($141,855) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 08056 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,427

population

9.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mickleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08020 Clarksboro (1.9 mi) 08061 Mount Royal (2.8 mi) 08027 Gibbstown (3.3 mi) 08051 Mantua (3.6 mi) 08066 Paulsboro (3.7 mi) 08086 Thorofare (4.7 mi) 08090 Wenonah (5.4 mi) 08062 Mullica Hill (5.6 mi) 08097 Woodbury Heights (5.6 mi) 19113 Philadelphia (5.7 mi) 19029 Essington (5.7 mi) 08014 Bridgeport (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,427
Population density	596 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	9.10 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.7878
Longitude	-75.2514
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	14.7%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	16.4%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	42.0%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	27.0%	11.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,427

Population

596

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$141,855

Median household income

$57,100

Per capita income

$401,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.7%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,742

Housing units

52.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

296

5–9

291

299

10–14

294

179

15–19

176

121

20–24

119

156

25–34

154

394

35–44

388

468

45–54

462

137

55–59

135

139

60–64

138

356

65–74

352

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,567	28.9%
18 and over	3,860	71.1%
65 and over	935	17.2%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Asian 10.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,614	84%
Asian	576	10.5%
Two or more races	147	2.7%
Black or African American	90	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	65	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.7%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	16.4%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	42.0%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	27.0%	11.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k+ 24.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	28.7%
$150k–$200k	23.0%
$200k+	24.8%
Median income	$141,855

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 55.5%

$500k–$1M 28.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$401,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.7%
Renter occupied	3.3%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	41.6%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	51.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.0%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	8.8%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,375	81.0%
Cohabiting couple	55	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	77	4.5%
Female householder, no spouse	191	11.2%
Households with children under 18	818	48.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	677	39.9%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	17.2%
Married	68.1%	66.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	5.5%	8.8%
Divorced	1.1%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 30.6%

Graduate / professional 22.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	52.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	2.9%
Kindergarten	40	2.3%
Elementary school	1,010	59.3%
High school	293	17.2%
College / grad school	310	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Professional & management 6.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Retail trade 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.1%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.1%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,281	97.3%
Spanish	200	3.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	0.7%
Other languages	79	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,994	92.0%
Born in same state	4,942	91.1%
Born in different state	3,245	59.8%
Foreign born	52	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	433	8.0%
Not a US citizen	305	70.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,231	22.7%
French	656	12.1%
Polish	107	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	81	1.5%
Irish	60	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08056

What city is ZIP code 08056 in?

ZIP code 08056 is primarily assigned to Mickleton, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08056 in?

ZIP code 08056 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08056 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 08056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08056?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08056?

The median household income in ZIP code 08056 is $141,855, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08056?

The median home value in ZIP code 08056 is $401,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 08056 in?

ZIP code 08056 observes the EST timezone.