The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 08012 sells for about $349,900, or $233 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,656 a month.
ZIP 08012 — Blackwood
The housing market in 08012 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to Philadelphia, though high property taxes remain a factor for buyers. Current conditions reflect a balanced market with consistent sales activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban environment with reasonable access to Philadelphia and regional amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 9.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 08012, Camden County NJ
Crime rates in the Blackwood area are generally consistent with regional averages for Camden County, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Gloucester Township Public Schools and Black Horse Pike Regional School District, which generally maintain stable performance ratings.
The region faces moderate risk from localized flooding during heavy precipitation events, and property insurance premiums are influenced by regional storm exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Philadelphia employment core and local retail corridors along the Black Horse Pike.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels in New Jersey, which has one of the highest effective property tax rates in the United States.
Residents primarily commute via the Atlantic City Expressway or NJ Route 42 toward Philadelphia, with travel times typically ranging from 25 to 40 minutes.
The area features access to local parks such as Veterans Memorial Park and proximity to shopping centers along the Black Horse Pike corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with limited vacancy pressure and a mix of apartment complexes and single-family rentals.
The local economy is supported by retail, healthcare, and education sectors, with many residents employed in the broader Philadelphia metropolitan area.
The area is served by NJ Transit bus routes and is positioned near major highway interchanges including the Atlantic City Expressway.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the continued commercial optimization of the Black Horse Pike corridor.
Camden County utilizes a standard assessment model with annual adjustments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no significant MUD/PID structures common in this region.
Property insurance costs are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and storm-related damage.
New Jersey has experienced modest net domestic out-migration, though suburban areas like 08012 remain attractive to families.
New Jersey is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known defects and material conditions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park with sports fields and walking paths.
Major commercial corridor featuring various retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.