08343 ZIP Code — Monroeville, NJ

Salem County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08343 is located in Monroeville, New Jersey, within Salem County. It covers approximately 32.26 square miles and serves a population of 4,882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08343

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 $311,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $134,327. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 41% 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 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08343 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,882

population

32.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monroeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08028 Glassboro (4.4 mi) 08062 Mullica Hill (5.1 mi) 08312 Clayton (5.2 mi) 08071 Pitman (6.5 mi) 08318 Elmer (7.1 mi) 08322 Franklinville (7.6 mi) 08328 Malaga (7.7 mi) 08098 Woodstown (8 mi) 08080 Sewell (8.7 mi) 08051 Mantua (9.8 mi) 08344 Newfield (9.8 mi) 08090 Wenonah (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,882
Population density	151 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	32.26 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.6446
Longitude	-75.1759
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.8%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	33.2%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	18.0%	6.7%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,882

Population

151

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$134,327

Median household income

$46,230

Per capita income

$311,300

Median home value

$2,529

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,576

Housing units

35.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

103

5–9

124

201

10–14

245

226

15–19

275

116

20–24

141

130

25–34

157

239

35–44

291

393

45–54

476

172

55–59

209

60–64

278

65–74

337

130

75–84

157

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,202	24.6%
18 and over	3,680	75.4%
65 and over	1,007	20.6%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,509	87.9%
Hispanic or Latino	249	4.9%
Other race	249	4.9%
Two or more races	60	1.2%
Asian	42	0.8%
Black or African American	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.8%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	33.2%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	18.0%	6.7%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k+ 25.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	21.5%
$200k+	25.0%
Median income	$134,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$311,300
Median rent / month	$2,529
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	27.3%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	9.7%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	31.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	3.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	43.4%
Wood	2.8%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,146	74.9%
Cohabiting couple	80	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	108	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	197	12.9%
Households with children under 18	591	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	636	41.5%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	28.2%
Married	67.2%	55.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	9.8%
Divorced	6.8%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.6%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	4.2%
Kindergarten	51	3.8%
Elementary school	580	42.9%
High school	448	33.1%
College / grad school	216	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Construction 16.2%

Retail trade 15.0%

Professional & management 10.6%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	207	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.7%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,684	95.9%
Spanish	105	2.2%
Other Indo-European	93	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,751	97.3%
Born in same state	4,668	95.6%
Born in different state	3,427	70.2%
Foreign born	83	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	131	2.7%
Not a US citizen	131	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,396	28.6%
French	628	12.9%
Arab	82	1.7%
Irish	34	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	0.4%
English	10	0.2%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08343

What city is ZIP code 08343 in?

ZIP code 08343 is primarily assigned to Monroeville, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08343 in?

ZIP code 08343 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08343 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 08343 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08343 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 08343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08343?

The median household income in ZIP code 08343 is $134,327, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08343?

The median home value in ZIP code 08343 is $311,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 08343 in?

ZIP code 08343 observes the EST timezone.