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Riverton, NJ
Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08077.
Population
2,770
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,186
ZIP codes
1
Riverton and its ZIP codes
Riverton at a glance
- Riverton is about 3.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $121,198, 17% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $363,000 (20% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,431 a month.
Local data for Riverton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,198
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$363,000
Median rent
$1,431/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
47.1%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (640), Italian Americans (517), German Americans (420).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burlington County. PPP loans are for Riverton.
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
How people get to work
Riverton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverton, 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
87° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Riverton
1 in or overlapping Riverton. Population shown
Cities near Riverton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmyraBorough | 1 mi | 1.8 |
| Andalusia, PACensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MerchantvilleBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Moorestown-LenolaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7 |
| Cherry Hill MallCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.6 |
| Cheltenham Village, PACensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Golden TriangleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Cornwells Heights, PACensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak Lane, PACensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Rockledge, PABorough | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BeverlyCity | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| EllisburgCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| RamblewoodCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Kingston EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Eddington, PACensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Philadelphia, PACity | 6.6 mi | 134.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverton, NJ in?
- Riverton is in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Riverton, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Riverton include 08077.
- What is the population of Riverton, NJ?
- About 2,770 people live in Riverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverton?
- Nearby places include Palmyra (1 mi), Andalusia, PA (4.5 mi), Merchantville (4.5 mi), Moorestown-Lenola (4.5 mi), Cherry Hill Mall (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023