| City: | Fairton, New Jersey |
| County: | Cumberland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:43:55 PM |
| Population: | 1,054 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 609 / 640 / 856 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3818, -75.2206 |
| Land Area: | 0.422 sq mi |
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Fairton, New Jersey exists primarily to serve FCI Fairton, a federal correctional institution in rural Cumberland County. Of the 1,054 people counted in this ZIP code, 1,035 live in group quarters. That's 98% of the population housed in the federal prison. Only one occupied residence exists within the ZIP boundaries.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative. The post office maintains 99 PO Boxes, primarily serving prison staff and the handful of local residents. Mail for inmates goes through the federal Bureau of Prisons system, not the local post office.
The ZIP covers less than half a square mile of southern New Jersey farmland. Street names tell the story of a crossroads community: Bridgeton Fairton Road and Fairton Millville Road connect this small hamlet to larger neighboring towns. Before the prison, Fairton was a quiet agricultural village.
Demographics reflect the inmate population rather than a traditional community. The median age of 40.6 years and per capita income of $9,195 both stem from Census counting of prison residents. Racial composition shows 614 White residents, 389 Black residents, and smaller numbers of other groups. The 39 veterans counted likely includes both inmates and staff.
Mail addressed to inmates at FCI Fairton must follow Bureau of Prisons guidelines. Use the inmate's full name and register number, the facility name, and the Fairton address. All incoming mail is subject to inspection.
Road names reflect Fairton's position as a crossroads between Bridgeton and Millville in rural southern New Jersey.
ZIP Code 08320 has 1,054 residents and 1 households (average 19.00 persons per household). The median age is 40.6 years, about the same as the state (39.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.0% male and 1.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (58.3%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (36.9%, much higher than the state average of 13.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (13.1%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,054Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,065Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,497.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 19.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 14.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,304 | 1,316 | 1,275 | 1,164 | 1,091 | 1,043 | 1,059 | 1,097 | 1,053 | 1,065 |
| Decennial Census | 1,256 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,054 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.6
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 13.5
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 94 | 133 | 226 | 189 | 141 | 104 | 60 | 33 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 94 | 133 | 226 | 189 | 141 | 104 | 60 | 34 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 614 | 46.06% |
| Black: | 389 | 29.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 287 | 21.53% |
| Asian: | 15 | 1.13% |
| American Indian: | 28 | 2.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 1,333 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,043 | 98.96% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 11 | 1.04% | 13.5 years |
| Total: | 1,054 | 100% | 40.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 958 | 89.95% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 39 | 3.66% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 22 | 2.07% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 46 | 6.38% |
| Total Population: | 1,065 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 997 | 93.62% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 68 | 6.38% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($101,050), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $15,500 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($66,569), with a current gap of $15,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (66.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,368 | $16,184 | $14,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,983 | $21,425 | $21,250 | $15,500 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,065 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,065 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, 1.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.90%). High school or higher is 77.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.70%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (82.50%). College enrollment is 82.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.40%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 62 | 5.87% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 181 | 17.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 585 | 55.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 188 | 17.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 2.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 1.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,057 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 814 | 77.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 1.51% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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): | 7 | 17.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 33 | 82.50% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7 | 17.50% |
ZIP Code 08320 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 85 people with an annual payroll of $4,332,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 209Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $942,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,332,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 85Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 08320 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 152,915 people, about 0.69% of whom live in ZIP Code 08320. It covers 0.422 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Vineland, NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 152,915Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.422 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3422530Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fairton CDP; New JerseySource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 08320 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 January 1, 2026.