Camden, New Jersey · ZIP 08103

Camden — ZIP 08103

Camden (08103) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Camden. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $129K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg math proficiency6%

Avg reading proficiency18%

Schools nearby8

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100

Typical home value$129K

Median rent$1,613/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$129K

Median Rent

$1,613/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,141

Violent Crime

1,507

Property Crime

12,634

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Camden County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Hope Community Charter School	KG–08	115	12%	17%
KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation	KG–12	2,280	10%	15%
Creative Arts High School	09–12	209	5%	55%
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School	09–12	179	5%	25%
Camden Big Picture Learning Academy	07–12	150	5%	5%
Camden High School	09–12	425	3%	3%
Forest Hill School	KG–06	339	3%	8%
Martha F. Wilson Early Childhood Development Center	PK–PK	306	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

13,137

Median Income

$37K

Homeownership

35%

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08103 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 08103 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08103 is approximately $129K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 08103 in Camden has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.