Runnemede borough, NJ

ZIP 08078 — 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 Runnemede borough, NJ (08078)

Median Income

$97,857

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+519

Wealth inflow

Population

8,058

Unemployment

7.1%

3.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 519 for ZIP 08078 (Runnemede 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

7.1%+92% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-50% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.7%-25% vs US avg

171

Establishments

2,117

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction9.1%
Manufacturing8.0%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade14.9%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.0%
Professional, scientific, management7.7%
Education, health care, social23.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.7%
Other services4.7%
Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08078 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.0%, median income rose 16.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.2%.

Median Income

$97,857

+30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate