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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ08505

Burlington County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Typical home value

$459,721[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.9%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+61.8%
vs metro
+14.9%
vs state
-19.3%
ZIP 08505 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 08505 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 08505 is worth $459,721 — 14.9% above the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,398 a month — a 6.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,398[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$10,232[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Burlington County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
19,142[3]
Median household income
$112,845[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Burlington County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+667[5]
Moved in
13,139
Moved out
12,472

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Bordentown Regional High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bordentown Regional School District

    762 students

  • Bordentown Regional Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bordentown Regional School District

    505 students

  • Peter Muschal Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bordentown Regional School District

    480 students

  • Mac Farland Intermediate

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Bordentown Regional School District

    247 students

  • Clara Barton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Bordentown Regional School District

    215 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$28,773

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,325
Loan principal$367,777
Down payment$91,944
Total interest paid$469,079

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.49
Monthly cost to own$3,562
Monthly rent$2,398

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
58th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 08505?
The typical home in 08505 is worth $459,721, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 08505?
Home values in 08505 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 08505?
A typical home in 08505 rents for about $2,398 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 08505?
The effective property tax rate in 08505 is 2.2% — roughly $10,232 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 08505?
ZIP code 08505 has a population of 19,142 and a median household income of $112,845.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Mount Royal CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $459,413
    Gross yield
  • Wyncote CDP, PA

    Typical home
    $459,349
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Souderton, PA

    Typical home
    $460,360
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Philadelphia, PA

    Typical home
    $461,841
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Sellersville, PA

    Typical home
    $457,390
    Gross yield
  • Riverton, NJ

    Typical home
    $462,341
    Gross yield

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