08349 ZIP Code — Port Norris, NJ

Cumberland County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08349 is located in Port Norris, New Jersey, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 34.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08349

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($57,050) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 08349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,450

population

34.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Norris	Acceptable
Port Norris	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08327 Leesburg (4.1 mi) 08324 Heislerville (4.5 mi) 08332 Millville (5.2 mi) 08345 Newport (5.6 mi) 08348 Port Elizabeth (6.5 mi) 08314 Delmont (7 mi) 08311 Cedarville (7.8 mi) 08361 Vineland (14.1 mi) 08319 Estell Manor (14.9 mi) 08270 Woodbine (15 mi) 08302 Bridgeton (15.3 mi) 08340 Milmay (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,450
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	34.54 sq mi
Water area	3.63 sq mi
Latitude	39.2632
Longitude	-75.0660
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	49.4%	44.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	30.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	20.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.9%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,450

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$57,050

Median household income

$38,841

Per capita income

$139,900

Median home value

$1,683

Median monthly rent

62.8%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

770

Housing units

5.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

114

10–14

191

15–19

203

20–24

153

25–34

164

149

35–44

158

119

45–54

127

55–59

104

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	763	31.1%
18 and over	1,687	68.9%
65 and over	341	13.9%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Black or African American 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,671	62%
Black or African American	456	16.9%
Hispanic or Latino	246	9.1%
Other race	142	5.3%
Two or more races	110	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	71	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	44.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	30.9%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	20.1%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.9%	14.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$57,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,900
Median rent / month	$1,683
Owner occupied	62.8%
Renter occupied	37.2%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	43.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	52.2%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.9%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	21.4%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	36.1%
Cohabiting couple	43	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	216	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	281	33.3%
Households with children under 18	343	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	29.2%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	47.3%
Married	42.6%	32.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	7.9%	7.1%
Divorced	9.3%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.0%
Kindergarten	19	2.1%
Elementary school	323	35.7%
High school	368	40.6%
College / grad school	178	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.2%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.2%
Service	37.2%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	19.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 18.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	21.4%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,326	94.9%
Spanish	53	2.3%
Other Indo-European	53	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,427	99.1%
Born in same state	2,404	98.1%
Born in different state	1,768	72.2%
Foreign born	23	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.9%
Not a US citizen	15	65.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	260	10.6%
French	135	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	3.5%
Polish	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08349

What city is ZIP code 08349 in?

ZIP code 08349 is primarily assigned to Port Norris, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08349 in?

ZIP code 08349 falls within Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08349 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 08349 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08349?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 08349 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 08349 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08349?

The median home value in ZIP code 08349 is $139,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 08349 in?

ZIP code 08349 observes the EST timezone.