08085 ZIP Code — Swedesboro, NJ
Gloucester County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08085 is located in Swedesboro, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 44.50 square miles and serves a population of 21,364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.
About ZIP code 08085
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $329,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $134,806. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
21,364
population
44.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08085
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Swedesboro | Acceptable |
| Swedesboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08014 Bridgeport (3.2 mi)
08067 Pedricktown (3.7 mi)
19703 Claymont (5.4 mi)
08027 Gibbstown (5.4 mi)
08056 Mickleton (5.7 mi)
19013 Chester (5.7 mi)
08069 Penns Grove (6.4 mi)
19022 Crum Lynne (6.9 mi)
19809 Wilmington (7.1 mi)
08020 Clarksboro (7.6 mi)
19015 Brookhaven (7.6 mi)
19078 Ridley Park (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,364 |
| Population density | 480 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7618 |
| Longitude | -75.3541 |
| 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 | 18.4% | 27.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.7% | 28.3% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.5% | 32.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 18.3% | 11.2% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21,364
Population
480
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$134,806
Median household income
$50,965
Per capita income
$329,800
Median home value
$1,780
Median monthly rent
83.4%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
6,176
Housing units
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
564
Under 5
540
839
5–9
803
969
10–14
928
1,002
15–19
960
609
20–24
584
1,032
25–34
989
1,687
35–44
1,615
1,700
45–54
1,629
705
55–59
676
525
60–64
503
978
65–74
937
206
75–84
198
95
85+
91
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,897 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 15,467 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,505 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.4%
Black or African American
12.9%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Other race
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,678 | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,858 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 752 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 746 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 544 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 522 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.4% | 27.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.7% | 28.3% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.5% | 32.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 18.3% | 11.2% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
6.8%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k+
25.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.8% |
| $200k+ | 25.6% |
| Median income | $134,806 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k–$300k
31.5%
$300k–$500k
46.2%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,780 |
| Owner occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter occupied | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.9% |
| Electricity | 7.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 11.0% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,281 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 462 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 852 | 12.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,480 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,259 | 46.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,759 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 29.9% |
| Married | 57.4% | 51.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
14.1%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
17.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 300 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 446 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,848 | 43.1% |
| High school | 1,789 | 27.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,231 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Retail trade
12.4%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Professional & management
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Construction
4.1%
Information
3.1%
Other services
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.4% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 14.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
2.8%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
6.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 972 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 24.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 24.4% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,260 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,061 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 662 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 376 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 22 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,773 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 19,498 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,120 | 47.4% |
| Foreign born | 275 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,591 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 739 | 46.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,489 | 25.7% |
| French | 1,970 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 502 | 2.3% |
| Irish | 201 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 173 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 105 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 88 | 0.4% |
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08085
What city is ZIP code 08085 in?
ZIP code 08085 is primarily assigned to Swedesboro, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08085 in?
ZIP code 08085 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 08085 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 08085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 08085?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08085?
The median household income in ZIP code 08085 is $134,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08085?
The median home value in ZIP code 08085 is $329,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 08085 in?
ZIP code 08085 observes the EST timezone.