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Gibbstown, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08027

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

4,888
255/sq mi
$92,128
Median income
$251,100
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gibbstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
255
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08027 covers 19.1 square miles in Gibbstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,888 residents on file, a density of 255 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08027 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,128 (24% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $47,069. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $251,100 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,297 a month; 90.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 08027 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Gloucester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 08027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gibbstown, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08027.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08027, Gibbstown, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,888

Population

19.1

Area (sq mi)

255

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08027?

46.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$92,128

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$47,069

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08027 ranks nationally

Gibbstown, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,128 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,089

Total Housing Units

2,043

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$251,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,297

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08027 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 164
2021 +15.3% 189
2022 +15.7% 219
2023 +9.2% 239
2024 +0.8% 241

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 08027, employing approximately 1,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,719,000.

64

Businesses

1,101

Employees

$41.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 14.1%
Construction 7 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.4%
Wholesale trade 4 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.3%
Manufacturing 3 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.7%

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 08027 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 08027 ranks #7 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 08027 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 08027 ranks #3 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
19029 Essington, PA 3,971 2.7 mi
19074 Norwood, PA 5,890 3.9 mi
08066 Paulsboro, NJ 8,437 3.3 mi
19032 Folcroft, PA 6,606 4.3 mi
19113 Philadelphia, PA 120 3.2 mi
19076 Prospect Park, PA 6,525 4.0 mi
19078 Ridley Park, PA 11,067 3.6 mi
19036 Glenolden, PA 12,942 5.1 mi
19022 Crum Lynne, PA 3,669 3.4 mi
08014 Bridgeport, NJ 504 3.8 mi

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Pop: 37,433
08096 standard
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Pop: 36,116
08028 standard
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Pop: 20,078
08085 standard
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Pop: 18,737
08062 standard
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Pop: 15,756

Related Areas

Gloucester County Gibbstown, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08027 in? ▼
ZIP code 08027 (Gibbstown) is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08027? ▼
ZIP code 08027 in Gibbstown, NJ has a population of 4,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08027 is $92,128, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08027 is $251,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08027 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08027? ▼
ZIP code 08027 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 1,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08027 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08027 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08027? ▼
In ZIP code 08027, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08027 is 29.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08027? ▼
In ZIP code 08027, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08027 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.