ZIP Code 08085 Demographics & Data

About Swedesboro, NJ (ZIP Code 08085)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 08085

The 08085 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Swedesboro, NJ in Gloucester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 20,908. It is estimated that about 47.3% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $49,210. The median household income is approximately $126,956, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 08085 is approximately 37.7 years, and 13.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 08085

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08085 is 20,908.

Swedesboro, NJ

The 08085 ZIP Code is associated with Swedesboro, NJ in Gloucester County.

Area Codes associated with 08085

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08085 include 856.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08085

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 4:46 pm
Sunrise in 08085 6:45 am
Sunrise in 08085 4:46 pm

Weather forecast for 08085

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 08085

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 08085 Moderate

Internet in 08085

An estimated 96.6% of households in ZIP Code 08085 have a computer, while about 93.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08085

The gender split in ZIP Code 08085 is an estimated 48.5% male and approximately 51.5% female.

Health Insurance in 08085

Approximately 7.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08085 (Swedesboro, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08085

The median household income in ZIP Code 08085 is $126,956, while the region's mean household income is $150,616. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,210. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08085 of $49,210 is approximately 15.12% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 08085 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 21.8% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.8% of 08085 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08085

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 1.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 9.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 24.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.4%
$200,000 or more per year 21.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08085

In ZIP Code 08085, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 47.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.7% in this Gloucester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08085

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.7%
Some college, no degree 15.9%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 29.8%
Graduate or professional degree 17.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08085

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08085, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 8.5% of 08085 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08085 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.8%), followed by Black or African American (13.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08085

Industry Percent
White 80.8%
Black or African American 13.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 3.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08085

In ZIP Code 08085, 87.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gloucester County region.

Language Spoken in 08085

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.2%
Spanish 6.3%
Other Indo-European languages 4.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.6%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08085

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08085, an estimated 38.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.5% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Gloucester County region.

Age of Housing in 08085

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 38.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08085

Residents of ZIP Code 08085 are younger than average. The median age of 37.7 years in ZIP Code 08085 is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.7% of the population in 08085 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 08085 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08085

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.7%
5 to 9 years 9.1%
10 to 14 years 8.6%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 4.2%
25 to 34 years 10.2%
35 to 44 years 15.7%
45 to 54 years 17.7%
55 to 59 years 6.1%
60 to 64 years 5.1%
65 to 74 years 7.7%
75 to 84 years 1.6%
85 years and over 1.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08085 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08085

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08085 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08085 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08085 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08085

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08085

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08085 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08085 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes electricity rates in 08085 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08085

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08085 14.94¢/kWh 7.47¢/kWh 4.47¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08085

Month ZIP Code 08085 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.7 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.68 3 6.31
Mar 4.98 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.59 5.13 7.3
May 5.52 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.63 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.93 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.56 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.43 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.81 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.87 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.39 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes solar power levels in 08085 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08085

In 08085, 72.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.3 minutes. Approximately 27.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08085 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 08085 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08085

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.7%
Construction 3.8%
Manufacturing 11.7%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 2.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.8%
Other services, except public administration 2.9%
Public administration 4.9%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08085 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08085, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08085 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Gloucester County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08085

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 122
Credit reporting or credit repair services 94
Debt collection 21
Mortgage 21
Credit card 5
Other 14
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08085

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 116
Improper use of your report 75
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 17
Trouble during payment process 15
Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
Other 42
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 08085. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.