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Camden, NJ
City in Camden County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08102, 08103, 08104, 08105.
Population
71,496
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
8,017
ZIP codes
4
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 6.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $40,546, 61% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 (75% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,226 a month.
Local data for Camden, NJ
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools28
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices4
- Parks31
- Grocery Stores51
- Restaurants137
- Affordable Housing16
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools5
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places37
Housing and community stats
Camden, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,546
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$112,000
Median rent
$1,226/mo
Homeownership
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (19,100), Dominican Americans (9,540), Mexican Americans (4,014).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Camden County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,945
207,142 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $6,737 per person
PPP loans
$107M
1,250 loans, 9,167 jobs reported
How people get to work
Camden, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.6%
- Carpooled18.3%
- Public transit11.1%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, 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
89° / 28°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone37 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.1%
U.S. 11.1% +17.0 pts
ZIP codes in Camden
4 in or overlapping Camden. Population shown
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlynneBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CollingswoodBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.8 |
| OaklynBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Gloucester CityCity | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Audubon ParkBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.2 |
| MerchantvilleBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| AudubonBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Golden TriangleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Mount EphraimBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BrooklawnBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WestvilleBorough | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| Haddon HeightsBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
| HaddonfieldBorough | 4.8 mi | 2.8 |
| BellmawrBorough | 4.9 mi | 3 |
| Philadelphia, PACity | 4.9 mi | 134.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, NJ in?
- Camden is in Camden County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Camden, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Camden include 08102, 08103, 08104, 08105.
- What is the population of Camden, NJ?
- About 71,496 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include Woodlynne (1.4 mi), Collingswood (2.3 mi), Oaklyn (2.6 mi), Gloucester City (2.8 mi), Audubon Park (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023