ZIP code 08038
Where is ZIP code 08038?
Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey
Salem County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 08038 belongs to Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey in Salem County. 08038 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hancocks Bridge post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 302 and 856. About 351 people live in the 08038 area, where the median household income is $90,179. The closest ZIP codes are 19731 (Port Penn, 5.8 mi northwest), 08079 (Salem, 6.4 mi north) and 08072 (Quinton, 6.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 08038 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hancocks Bridge |
| Also accepted | Hancocks Brg |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Salem County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 302, 856 |
| Coordinates | 39.4716, -75.4902 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 080 |
Population and income in 08038
| Population | 351 · lower than 93% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 99% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37 years · lower than 85% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 63% / 37% |
| Median household income | $90,179 · lower than 75% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,316 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $144,300 · lower than 99% of New Jersey ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 159 |
| Households | 153 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 17.42 sq mi (plus 3.7 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08038. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 08038
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19731 | Port Penn, DE | 5.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 08079 | Salem, NJ | 6.4 mi N | Standard |
| 08072 | Quinton, NJ | 6.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 19712 | Newark, DE | 8.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 19714 | Newark, DE | 8.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 19715 | Newark, DE | 8.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 19718 | Newark, DE | 8.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 19721 | New Castle, DE | 8.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 19725 | Newark, DE | 8.6 mi NW | Unique |
| 19850 | Wilmington, DE | 8.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 19880 | Wilmington, DE | 8.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 19890 | Wilmington, DE | 8.6 mi NW | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 08038 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 08038
PO BOX 123
HANCOCKS BRIDGE NJ 08038
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HANCOCKS BRG as the city name for 08038. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (08038-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 08038?
- 08038 is a Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey ZIP code. Hancocks Brg is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 08038 in?
- ZIP code 08038 is in Salem County, New Jersey.
- What time zone is ZIP code 08038 in?
- 08038 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 08038?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 08038 use area codes 302 and 856.
- What is the population of ZIP code 08038?
- About 351 people live in ZIP code 08038, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 08038?
- The median household income in 08038 is $90,179 a year, lower than 75% of New Jersey ZIP codes.
- Can I use 08038 for a street address?
- No. 08038 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hancocks Bridge use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 08038?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 08038 are 19731 (Port Penn, 5.8 miles), 08079 (Salem, 6.4 miles), 08072 (Quinton, 6.6 miles) and 19712 (Newark, 8.6 miles).