08344 ZIP Code — Newfield, NJ

Gloucester County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08344 is located in Newfield, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 23.76 square miles and serves a population of 4,752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08344

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 $201,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,449) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08344 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,752

population

23.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newfield	Acceptable
Newfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08328 Malaga (2.2 mi) 08322 Franklinville (3.5 mi) 08341 Minotola (4.8 mi) 08326 Landisville (5.2 mi) 08094 Williamstown (5.5 mi) 08360 Vineland (6.3 mi) 08310 Buena (6.8 mi) 08312 Clayton (7.3 mi) 08346 Newtonville (8.6 mi) 08361 Vineland (8.8 mi) 08350 Richland (9.2 mi) 08343 Monroeville (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,752
Population density	200 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	23.76 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	39.5690
Longitude	-75.0193
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	39.8%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.5%	11.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,752

Population

200

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$69,449

Median household income

$38,797

Per capita income

$201,200

Median home value

$1,427

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,124

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

156

5–9

10–14

179

15–19

213

177

20–24

211

231

25–34

274

218

35–44

259

287

45–54

340

188

55–59

224

120

60–64

143

290

65–74

343

158

75–84

187

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	766	16.1%
18 and over	3,986	83.9%
65 and over	1,145	24.1%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Black or African American 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Two or more races 5.2%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,090	81.4%
Black or African American	292	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	270	5.4%
Two or more races	259	5.2%
Other race	99	2%
Asian	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	6.5%	11.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$69,449

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 22.9%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,200
Median rent / month	$1,427
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.9%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	29.4%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	945	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	133	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	268	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	541	28.7%
Households with children under 18	454	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	781	41.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	38.9%
Married	50.4%	41.9%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%
Widowed	1.5%	11.6%
Divorced	12.6%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	6.3%
Kindergarten	84	9.5%
Elementary school	164	18.5%
High school	272	30.7%
College / grad school	311	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Construction 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	253	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,464	93.9%
Spanish	124	2.8%
Other Indo-European	120	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,647	97.8%
Born in same state	4,597	96.7%
Born in different state	3,437	72.3%
Foreign born	50	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	105	2.2%
Not a US citizen	62	59.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	897	18.9%
French	461	9.7%
Arab	216	4.5%
English	61	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	31	0.7%
Polish	17	0.4%
German	14	0.3%
Dutch	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08344

What city is ZIP code 08344 in?

ZIP code 08344 is primarily assigned to Newfield, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08344 in?

ZIP code 08344 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08344 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 08344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08344 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 08344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 08344?

ZIP code 08344 has an estimated population of 4,752 residents, with a density of 200 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08344?

The median home value in ZIP code 08344 is $201,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 08344 in?

ZIP code 08344 observes the EST timezone.