| City: | Dorchester, New Jersey |
| County: | Cumberland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:25:24 PM |
| Population: | 327 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 609 / 640 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2737, -74.9720 |
| Land Area: | 8.275 sq mi |
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Mail delivery here is split between city routes and rural routes. The ZIP covers nearly 1 square mile of land in southern New Jersey. Most residents live in single-family homes scattered across this rural area. Street delivery exists on just three roads: Carlisle Place Road (the main delivery street with 5 ZIP+4 records), Main Street, and Hall Road. The Postmaster building has 2 ZIP+4 records. For many residents, especially those on rural routes, picking up mail at the post office is simply how delivery works in this part of Cumberland County.
The street network is minimal with just three delivery roads. Carlisle Place Road dominates with 5 ZIP+4 records, accounting for most street delivery points. Main Street and Hall Road each have single records. This limited street infrastructure is typical of small rural communities where PO Box service supplements sparse carrier routes.
ZIP Code 08316 has 327 residents and 131 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 46.3 years, older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.2%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5%, which is much lower than the state average (21.6%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 327Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 137Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 39.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $79,306Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 131Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $160,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 461 | 430 | 324 | 391 | 365 | 327 | 257 | 384 | 286 | 177 | 125 | 163 | 78 | 137 |
| Decennial Census | 400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 327 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.3
Male Median Age: 49.4
Female Median Age: 37
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| Female | 8 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 25 | 29 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 34 | 8 | 22 | 17 | 35 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| White: | 259 | 79.20% |
| Black: | 12 | 3.67% |
| Hispanic:* | 41 | 12.54% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 4.59% |
| Total: | 327 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 167 | 51.07% | 49.4 years |
| Females: | 160 | 48.93% | 37.0 years |
| Total: | 327 | 100% | 46.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 137 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 137 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 137 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $79,306, which is about the same as the national median ($78,538), is up $268 (0.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,618. Family households earn a median of $78,843 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $78,843). By gender, male median income is $48,958 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $48,958 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 26.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,038 | $81,212 | $55,313 | $43,950 | $55,625 | $0 | $44,519 | $66,016 | $67,688 | $0 | $21,914 | $35,217 | $100,875 | $79,306 |
| Median Family Income | $123,942 | $91,250 | $57,188 | $43,350 | $44,375 | $0 | $44,135 | $66,641 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,843 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,494 | $19,609 | $19,500 | $71,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,324 | $31,397 | $0 | $24,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,427 | $43,617 | $69,688 | $80,705 | $0 | $81,845 | $83,929 | $87,065 | $79,479 | $0 | $48,125 | $43,500 | $46,667 | $48,958 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 33 | 25.98% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 94 | 74.02% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 36.36% |
| Service: | 14 | 42.42% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 21.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 33 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $160,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $47,500 (42.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (3.39% with a mortgage, 96.61% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,100 | $117,500 | $114,900 | $218,400 | $204,200 | $228,800 | $142,900 | $140,400 | $131,500 | $132,600 | $130,900 | $138,000 | $0 | $160,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 3.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 96.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 78.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 20.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 41.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 27.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 39 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 55 | 47.01% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 5.13% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 6.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 7.69% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 117 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 14.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 73 | 40.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 108 | 59.67% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 181 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 13.6% | 27.6% | 100.0% | 55.0% | 41.2% | 20.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 08316 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 183 people with an annual payroll of $7,836,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 213Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,739,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,836,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 183Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 08316 is located in Cumberland County, New Jersey, within the Vineland, NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47220) and New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 156,898 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 08316. It covers 8.275 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.18 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Vineland, NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 156,898Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 8.275 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.18 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2092.43 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3418010Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Dorchester CDP; New JerseySource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 08316 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.