Deepwater, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08023

Salem County, New Jersey — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

451
173/sq mi
$65,944
Median income
$149,100
Median home value
2.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deepwater pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
173
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08023 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.6 square miles in Deepwater, Salem County, New Jersey. The area is home to 451 residents, producing a population density of 173 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08023 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08023 sits at $65,944 (46% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $25,703. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $149,100 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $2,141 per month, and 37.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08023 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salem County, so you can benchmark 08023 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08023, Deepwater, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

451

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08023?

41.2

Median Age

35.7%

Male

64.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,944

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$25,703

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 08023 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,944 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

146

Total Housing Units

146

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.0%
Renter 63.0%

$149,100

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$2,141

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 08023, employing approximately 377 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,768,000.

14

Businesses

377

Employees

$39.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 28.6%
Retail trade 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08023 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08023 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08069 Penns Grove, NJ 13,076 2.7 mi
08070 Pennsville, NJ 13,059 4.4 mi
19809 Wilmington, DE 14,049 4.9 mi
19801 Wilmington, DE 16,286 3.8 mi
19802 Wilmington, DE 24,621 5.1 mi
08067 Pedricktown, NJ 1,635 5.7 mi
19810 Wilmington, DE 25,011 9.1 mi
19806 Wilmington, DE 9,560 6.3 mi
19720 New Castle, DE 59,250 6.4 mi
19804 Wilmington, DE 17,944 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08023 in?
ZIP code 08023 (Deepwater) is located in Salem County, New Jersey. Salem County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/salem-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08023?
ZIP code 08023 in Deepwater, NJ has a population of 451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08023?
The median household income in ZIP 08023 is $65,944, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08023?
The median home value in ZIP 08023 is $149,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08023?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08023 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08023?
ZIP code 08023 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08023?
In ZIP code 08023, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08023?
In ZIP code 08023, approximately 37.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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