Glassboro borough, NJ

ZIP 08028 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Glassboro borough, NJ (08028)

Median Income

$81,993

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,597

Wealth inflow

Population

24,806

Unemployment

8.2%

4.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,597 for ZIP 08028 (Glassboro borough, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.2%+122% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.2%-13% vs US avg

428

Establishments

6,177

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction4.8%
Manufacturing5.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade11.8%
Transportation, utilities6.1%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management7.7%
Education, health care, social34.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.6%
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08028 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 14.9%, median income fell 7.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.7%.

Median Income

$81,993

+9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate