08059 ZIP Code — Mount Ephraim, NJ
Camden County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08059 is located in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 1.23 square miles and serves a population of 5,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.
About ZIP code 08059
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $85,313.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,521
population
1.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08059 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08059
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mount Ephraim | Acceptable |
| Mount Ephraim | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08030 Gloucester City (1.4 mi)
08035 Haddon Heights (1.5 mi)
08104 Camden (2.2 mi)
08078 Runnemede (2.6 mi)
08007 Barrington (2.6 mi)
08033 Haddonfield (2.8 mi)
08103 Camden (3.4 mi)
08093 Westville (3.4 mi)
08029 Glendora (3.4 mi)
19148 Philadelphia (3.5 mi)
08045 Lawnside (3.6 mi)
19112 Philadelphia (3.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,521 |
| Population density | 4,489 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8868 |
| Longitude | -75.0933 |
| 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 | 33.3% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
5,521
Population
4,489
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$85,313
Median household income
$38,632
Per capita income
$203,800
Median home value
$1,234
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
1,579
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
248
Under 5
254
124
5–9
127
103
10–14
106
132
15–19
135
146
20–24
149
524
25–34
537
262
35–44
268
338
45–54
347
232
55–59
238
240
60–64
245
268
65–74
274
66
75–84
68
44
85+
46
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,167 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 4,354 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 766 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Other race
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,817 | 79.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 571 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 355 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 289 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
18.1%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $85,313 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
26.9%
$200k–$300k
41.7%
$300k–$500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,234 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 31.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.0% |
| Electricity | 11.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 6.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,023 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 129 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 511 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 568 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 567 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 582 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 36.2% |
| Married | 47.1% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
40.3%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 163 | 16.1% |
| Kindergarten | 62 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 348 | 34.4% |
| High school | 273 | 27.0% |
| College / grad school | 165 | 16.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Construction
19.7%
Retail trade
16.9%
Professional & management
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
2.2%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 11.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
21.1%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
25.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 180 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,019 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 90 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 69 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,435 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 5,419 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 3,856 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 86 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 23 | 26.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,920 | 34.8% |
| French | 521 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 65 | 1.2% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 18 | 0.3% |
| English | 8 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08059
What city is ZIP code 08059 in?
ZIP code 08059 is primarily assigned to Mount Ephraim, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08059 in?
ZIP code 08059 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08059?
ZIP code 08059 has an estimated population of 5,521 residents, with a density of 4,492 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08059?
The median home value in ZIP code 08059 is $203,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08059?
The median household income in ZIP code 08059 is $85,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08059 in?
ZIP code 08059 observes the EST timezone.