08089 ZIP Code — Waterford Works, NJ

Camden County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08089 is located in Waterford Works, New Jersey, within Camden County. It covers approximately 16.14 square miles and serves a population of 4,152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08089

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 $230,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $104,100. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 08089 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,152

population

16.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waterford Works	Acceptable
Waterford Works	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08004 Atco (3.7 mi) 08009 Berlin (6.1 mi) 08037 Hammonton (7.5 mi) 08081 Sicklerville (8 mi) 08091 West Berlin (8.2 mi) 08055 Medford (9.7 mi) 08053 Marlton (10 mi) 08094 Williamstown (10 mi) 08026 Gibbsboro (10.9 mi) 08346 Newtonville (10.9 mi) 08043 Voorhees (11.2 mi) 08021 Clementon (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,152
Population density	257 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	16.14 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.7233
Longitude	-74.8190
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	26.0%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	9.6%	9.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,152

Population

257

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$104,100

Median household income

$43,096

Per capita income

$230,300

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

1,429

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

10–14

158

15–19

136

152

20–24

131

200

25–34

174

350

35–44

304

322

45–54

279

219

55–59

189

226

60–64

196

193

65–74

167

118

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	691	16.6%
18 and over	3,461	83.4%
65 and over	642	15.5%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.2%

Black or African American 15.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,147	72.2%
Black or African American	695	15.9%
Hispanic or Latino	206	4.7%
Two or more races	177	4.1%
Other race	68	1.6%
Asian	58	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.0%	35.8%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	29.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.0%	25.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	9.6%	9.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 15.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	15.7%
Median income	$104,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 46.1%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,300
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	43.0%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.3%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	18.7%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	840	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	81	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	178	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	299	21.4%
Households with children under 18	399	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	476	34.0%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	32.4%
Married	47.7%	49.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	0.9%	11.7%
Divorced	8.0%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	1.1%
Kindergarten	73	8.0%
Elementary school	310	33.8%
High school	262	28.6%
College / grad school	261	28.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Construction 16.2%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Retail trade 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 1.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,068	98.0%
Spanish	62	1.5%
Other Indo-European	25	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,010	96.6%
Born in same state	3,935	94.8%
Born in different state	2,696	64.9%
Foreign born	75	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	142	3.4%
Not a US citizen	117	82.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	979	23.6%
French	281	6.8%
Arab	83	2%
Polish	42	1%
Irish	25	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	0.6%
Norwegian	14	0.3%
Dutch	12	0.3%
German	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08089

What city is ZIP code 08089 in?

ZIP code 08089 is primarily assigned to Waterford Works, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08089 in?

ZIP code 08089 falls within Camden County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08089 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 08089 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08089?

The median household income in ZIP code 08089 is $104,100, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 08089?

ZIP code 08089 has an estimated population of 4,152 residents, with a density of 257 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08089?

The median home value in ZIP code 08089 is $230,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 08089 in?

ZIP code 08089 observes the EST timezone.