08562 ZIP Code — Wrightstown, NJ
Burlington County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08562 is located in Wrightstown, New Jersey, within Burlington County. It covers approximately 16.72 square miles and serves a population of 3,976 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08562
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $86,797. 32% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,976
population
16.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08562 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08562
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wrightstown | Acceptable |
| Wrightstown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08641 Joint Base Mdl (2.6 mi)
08511 Cookstown (3.9 mi)
08041 Jobstown (4.8 mi)
08022 Columbus (4.9 mi)
08515 Chesterfield (5.5 mi)
08533 New Egypt (5.8 mi)
08501 Allentown (5.9 mi)
08620 Trenton (7.2 mi)
08514 Cream Ridge (7.3 mi)
08505 Bordentown (7.6 mi)
08068 Pemberton (7.9 mi)
08015 Browns Mills (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,976 |
| Population density | 238 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0648 |
| Longitude | -74.6032 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 609 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,976
Population
238
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$86,797
Median household income
$41,591
Per capita income
$230,600
Median home value
$1,118
Median monthly rent
74.8%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
1,325
Housing units
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
116
Under 5
125
155
5–9
166
140
10–14
150
105
15–19
113
83
20–24
88
237
25–34
253
248
35–44
266
188
45–54
201
128
55–59
136
186
60–64
198
128
65–74
136
183
75–84
196
25
85+
26
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 970 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 3,006 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 694 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Two or more races
19.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Black or African American
4.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,908 | 67% |
| Two or more races | 843 | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 367 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
21.0%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $86,797 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.5%
$50k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k–$300k
13.1%
$300k–$500k
23.5%
$500k–$1M
16.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,118 |
| Owner occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter occupied | 25.2% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 47.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 27.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.3% |
| Electricity | 19.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.8% |
| Fuel oil | 41.5% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 804 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 86 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 191 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 446 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 432 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 458 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 18.9% |
| Married | 56.6% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 158 | 15.7% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 491 | 48.7% |
| High school | 125 | 12.4% |
| College / grad school | 154 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Professional & management
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Public administration
8.2%
Retail trade
7.7%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Construction
4.3%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.0% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.7% |
| Government | 20.2% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.4% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
33.4%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
40.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 33.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 101 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,735 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 121 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 78 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,540 | 89.0% |
| Born in same state | 3,374 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 2,274 | 57.2% |
| Foreign born | 166 | 4.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 436 | 11.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 179 | 41.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 681 | 17.1% |
| French | 347 | 8.7% |
| English | 112 | 2.8% |
| Irish | 91 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 69 | 1.7% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 14 | 0.4% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08562
What city is ZIP code 08562 in?
ZIP code 08562 is primarily assigned to Wrightstown, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08562 in?
ZIP code 08562 falls within Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the population of ZIP code 08562?
ZIP code 08562 has an estimated population of 3,976 residents, with a density of 238 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08562?
The median household income in ZIP code 08562 is $86,797, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08562?
The median home value in ZIP code 08562 is $230,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 08562 in?
ZIP code 08562 observes the EST timezone.