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Washington, NJ — ZIP 08012

Population: 41,812 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 08012 (Washington, NJ) is $375,423 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,831/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$375,423

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$375,423
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.8%
10-year appreciation
+103.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$375,423
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$385,000
Median list price
$379,777
Median price per sqft
$225
1-year sale-price change
+6.9%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
123
For-sale inventory
93
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,831/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
CAMDEN CO JDC, Black Horse Pike Regional School District, Gloucester Township Public Schools
Schools include
CAMDEN CO JDC, Highland Regional High School, Blackwood Elementary School, Charles W. Lewis Middle School, Chews Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
17
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
GEMS Landfill (2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107,495
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
113,188

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Cross Keys Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
NORTHBROOK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+113 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
38.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$8,364
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,990
Average weekly wage
$1,337
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
820

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08012State medianUS median
Typical home value$375,423$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$385,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,831/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,364$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 08012?
$375,423.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08012?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08012?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08012?
Typical rent: $1,831/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08012?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 08012 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 08012. 17 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08012?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08012?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08012?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GEMS Landfill, 2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08012?
12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 08012 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08012?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08012?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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