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Echelon, NJ

Census-designated place in Camden County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08043.

Population

13,284

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

4,750

ZIP codes

1

Echelon and its ZIP codes

Full map

Echelon at a glance

  • Echelon is about 3.7 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 102nd among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
  • The median household income is $82,932, 20% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,600 (28% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,717 a month.

Local data for Echelon, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Echelon, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,932

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$328,600

Median rent

$1,717/mo

Homeownership

36.8%

Bachelor's or higher

53.6%

Median age

36.4

Average commute

29.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,814), German Americans (2,167), Indian Americans (1,975).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Camden County. PPP loans are for Echelon.

Details

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

Camden County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Echelon, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.8%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit4.3%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home23.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Echelon, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

88° / 26°F

49.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Echelon, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.7%

U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts

Diabetes

9.7%

U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts

Smoking

10.2%

U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in Echelon

1 in or overlapping Echelon. Population shown

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Cities near Echelon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Hi-NellaBorough1.6 mi0.2
SomerdaleBorough1.7 mi1.4
StratfordBorough1.7 mi1.6
GibbsboroBorough1.7 mi2.2
Laurel SpringsBorough1.8 mi0.5
LindenwoldBorough2.1 mi3.9
MagnoliaBorough2.4 mi1
AshlandCensus-designated place2.4 mi2.9
LawnsideBorough2.5 mi1.4
SpringdaleCensus-designated place2.5 mi5.3
TavistockBorough2.7 mi0.3
ClementonBorough3.1 mi1.9
West BerlinCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.2
BarringtonBorough3.7 mi1.6
GreentreeCensus-designated place3.8 mi4.7
BarclayCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Echelon, NJ in?
Echelon is in Camden County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Echelon, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Echelon include 08043.
What is the population of Echelon, NJ?
About 13,284 people live in Echelon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Echelon?
Nearby places include Hi-Nella (1.6 mi), Somerdale (1.7 mi), Stratford (1.7 mi), Gibbsboro (1.7 mi), Laurel Springs (1.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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