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Berlin, NJ
Borough in Camden County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08009.
Population
7,539
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,098
ZIP codes
1
Berlin and its ZIP codes
Berlin at a glance
- Berlin is 65% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,855, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,300 (26% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,439 a month.
Local data for Berlin, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berlin, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,855
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$336,300
Median rent
$1,439/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,479), Italian Americans (1,379), Irish Americans (1,316).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Camden County. PPP loans are for Berlin.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,945
207,142 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.53B
FY 2026, $6,737 per person
How people get to work
Berlin, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berlin, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,406
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berlin, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Berlin
1 in or overlapping Berlin. Population shown
Cities near Berlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BerlinCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Pine HillBorough | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| ClementonBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| LindenwoldBorough | 2.8 mi | 3.9 |
| GibbsboroBorough | 3 mi | 2.2 |
| Laurel SpringsBorough | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| SicklervilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 17.4 |
| AtcoCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 9.7 |
| EchelonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.8 |
| StratfordBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Hi-NellaBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ChesilhurstBorough | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| SomerdaleBorough | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.3 |
| GrenlochCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BlackwoodCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berlin, NJ in?
- Berlin is in Camden County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Berlin, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Berlin include 08009.
- What is the population of Berlin, NJ?
- About 7,539 people live in Berlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berlin?
- Nearby places include West Berlin (1.1 mi), Pine Hill (2.4 mi), Clementon (2.5 mi), Lindenwold (2.8 mi), Gibbsboro (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023