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Burlington, NJ
City in Burlington County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08016.
Population
9,993
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,292
ZIP codes
1
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 2.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,813, 18% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,000 (47% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,631 a month.
Local data for Burlington, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,813
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$239,000
Median rent
$1,631/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (963), Irish Americans (872), Italian Americans (825).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burlington County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,346
214,267 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.5B
FY 2026, $13,977 per person
PPP loans
$81.9M
898 loans, 7,673 jobs reported
How people get to work
Burlington, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,187
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,859
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Burlington
1 in or overlapping Burlington. Population shown
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol, PABorough | 1.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Croydon, PACensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.5 |
| FlorenceCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| BeverlyCity | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RoeblingCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Tullytown, PABorough | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Eddington, PACensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Hulmeville, PABorough | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Cornwells Heights, PACensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Levittown, PACensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 10.3 |
| Penndel, PABorough | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Andalusia, PACensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Fairless Hills, PACensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Langhorne Manor, PABorough | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Parkland, PACensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| FieldsboroBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, NJ in?
- Burlington is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Burlington, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlington include 08016.
- What is the population of Burlington, NJ?
- About 9,993 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include Bristol, PA (1.5 mi), Croydon, PA (2.5 mi), Florence (3.4 mi), Beverly (3.9 mi), Roebling (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023