08078 ZIP Code — Runnemede, NJ
Camden County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08078 is located in Runnemede, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 1.92 square miles and serves a population of 8,005 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.
About ZIP code 08078
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 $184,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $82,750.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,005
population
1.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08078
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Runnemede | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08029 Glendora (0.8 mi)
08007 Barrington (1.4 mi)
08035 Haddon Heights (2 mi)
08049 Magnolia (2.1 mi)
08083 Somerdale (2.4 mi)
08045 Lawnside (2.6 mi)
08059 Mount Ephraim (2.6 mi)
08084 Stratford (3.4 mi)
08033 Haddonfield (3.5 mi)
08030 Gloucester City (3.6 mi)
08096 Woodbury (3.6 mi)
08093 Westville (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,005 |
| Population density | 4,169 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8519 |
| Longitude | -75.0738 |
| 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 | 31.7% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
8,005
Population
4,169
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$82,750
Median household income
$36,751
Per capita income
$184,800
Median home value
$1,316
Median monthly rent
68.1%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
2,370
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
301
Under 5
281
297
5–9
278
191
10–14
178
189
15–19
177
359
20–24
335
706
25–34
660
600
35–44
560
558
45–54
521
183
55–59
171
226
60–64
211
309
65–74
288
145
75–84
136
75
85+
70
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,767 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 6,238 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,023 | 12.8% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.7%
Black or African American
7.3%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Other race
3.2%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,491 | 75.7% |
| Black or African American | 622 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 568 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 402 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 276 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 209 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 35.8% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 29.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
27.4%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $82,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
36.2%
$200k–$300k
34.8%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,316 |
| Owner occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter occupied | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.8% |
| Electricity | 7.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 5.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,281 | 41.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 412 | 13.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 739 | 24.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 629 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 827 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 764 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.8% | 38.4% |
| Married | 41.7% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 115 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 147 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 705 | 35.4% |
| High school | 311 | 15.6% |
| College / grad school | 715 | 35.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Retail trade
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Professional & management
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
5.8%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
4.1%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
7.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 447 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,423 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 402 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 177 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 205 | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 20 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,510 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 7,369 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 4,752 | 59.4% |
| Foreign born | 141 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 495 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 320 | 64.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,133 | 26.6% |
| French | 802 | 10% |
| Arab | 112 | 1.4% |
| English | 99 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 39 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08078
What city is ZIP code 08078 in?
ZIP code 08078 is primarily assigned to Runnemede, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08078 in?
ZIP code 08078 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08078?
The median home value in ZIP code 08078 is $184,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 08078?
ZIP code 08078 has an estimated population of 8,005 residents, with a density of 4,163 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08078?
The median household income in ZIP code 08078 is $82,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08078 in?
ZIP code 08078 observes the EST timezone.