08065 ZIP Code — Palmyra, NJ
Burlington County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08065 is located in Palmyra, New Jersey, within Burlington County. It covers approximately 1.85 square miles and serves a population of 7,437 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.
About ZIP code 08065
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $84,866.
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 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,437
population
1.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08065 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08065
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Palmyra | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
19135 Philadelphia (1.3 mi)
19137 Philadelphia (2.1 mi)
08077 Riverton (2.2 mi)
19136 Philadelphia (2.8 mi)
19149 Philadelphia (3 mi)
19124 Philadelphia (3.3 mi)
19134 Philadelphia (3.5 mi)
19152 Philadelphia (4.1 mi)
08052 Maple Shade (4.3 mi)
08105 Camden (4.5 mi)
19114 Philadelphia (4.7 mi)
19111 Philadelphia (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,437 |
| Population density | 4,020 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0034 |
| Longitude | -75.0354 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 856 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.5% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.5% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
7,437
Population
4,020
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$84,866
Median household income
$44,593
Per capita income
$203,100
Median home value
$1,637
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
2,602
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
114
Under 5
123
147
5–9
159
240
10–14
259
237
15–19
255
250
20–24
270
521
25–34
563
382
35–44
412
528
45–54
569
358
55–59
386
293
60–64
316
381
65–74
411
107
75–84
115
20
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,324 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 6,113 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,055 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.3%
Black or African American
13.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
6.7%
Other race
6.1%
Asian
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,033 | 61.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,106 | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 775 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 553 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 497 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 248 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.5% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.5% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
25.5%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
9.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.5% |
| Median income | $84,866 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
26.4%
$200k–$300k
42.3%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,637 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 53.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.6% |
| Electricity | 28.3% |
| Fuel oil | 6.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,172 | 36.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 324 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 627 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,077 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 724 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 800 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 40.8% |
| Married | 43.5% | 36.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 41 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 524 | 34.5% |
| High school | 482 | 31.8% |
| College / grad school | 425 | 28.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Professional & management
17.4%
Retail trade
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Construction
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
3.2%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.5% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 29.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
11.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 444 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,200 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 281 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 169 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 94 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,940 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 6,865 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 3,447 | 46.3% |
| Foreign born | 75 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 497 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 275 | 55.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,794 | 24.1% |
| French | 636 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 183 | 2.5% |
| English | 58 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 29 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.3% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08065
What city is ZIP code 08065 in?
ZIP code 08065 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08065 in?
ZIP code 08065 falls within Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08065?
ZIP code 08065 has an estimated population of 7,437 residents, with a density of 4,022 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08065?
The median home value in ZIP code 08065 is $203,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08065?
The median household income in ZIP code 08065 is $84,866, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08065 in?
ZIP code 08065 observes the EST timezone.