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Florence, NJ
Census-designated place in Burlington County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08518.
Population
5,242
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,197
ZIP codes
1
Florence and its ZIP codes
Florence at a glance
- Florence is about 3.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,219, 18% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,900 (32% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,354 a month.
Local data for Florence, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Florence, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,219
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$309,900
Median rent
$1,354/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,205), German Americans (614), Polish Americans (544).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burlington County. PPP loans are for Florence.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 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
$15.9M
91 loans, 1,422 jobs reported
How people get to work
Florence, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Florence, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Florence, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Florence
1 in or overlapping Florence. Population shown
Cities near Florence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tullytown, PABorough | 1.4 mi | 1.5 |
| RoeblingCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1 |
| Bristol, PABorough | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Levittown, PACensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 10.3 |
| BurlingtonCity | 3.4 mi | 3 |
| FieldsboroBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Fairless Hills, PACensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Croydon, PACensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Hulmeville, PABorough | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BordentownCity | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Penndel, PABorough | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Morrisville, PABorough | 6.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Langhorne Manor, PABorough | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Parkland, PACensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| BeverlyCity | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| Woodbourne, PACensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Florence, NJ in?
- Florence is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Florence, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Florence include 08518.
- What is the population of Florence, NJ?
- About 5,242 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Florence?
- Nearby places include Tullytown, PA (1.4 mi), Roebling (1.6 mi), Bristol, PA (2.3 mi), Levittown, PA (2.9 mi), Burlington (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023