Paulsboro, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08066
Gloucester County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,437
- 659/sq mi High-density area
- $65,070
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paulsboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 659
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08066 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 08066 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paulsboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey, home to 8,437 residents across 12.8 square miles, a density of 659 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08066 reports a modest median household income of $65,070 (47% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,432. Unemployment is 10.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $200,200 (61% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,213; owner occupancy is 55.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gloucester County, so 08066 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 08066
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paulsboro, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08066.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08066, Paulsboro, 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
8,437
Population
12.8
Area (sq mi)
659
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08066?
37.9
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
4.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,070
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$35,432
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08066 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Paulsboro, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,070 8th percentile higher than 8% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,551housing units
3,551
Total Housing Units
3,146
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,200
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,213
Median Rent
1959
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08066 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.3% | 168 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 190 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 225 |
| 2023 | +30.2% | 292 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 290 |
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 181 business establishments in ZIP 08066, employing approximately 10,772 people with a combined annual payroll of $603,694,000.
181
Businesses
10,772
Employees
$603.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
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 08066 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19153
Philadelphia (19153)
12,259 residents
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
10,758 residents
- 08066
Paulsboro (08066)
8,437 residents
- 08086
Thorofare (08086)
7,699 residents
- 08027 4,888
Gibbstown (08027)
4,888 residents
- 08056 4,736
Mickleton (08056)
4,736 residents
- 08097 3,293
Woodbury Heights (08097)
3,293 residents
- 08063 3,102
National Park (08063)
3,102 residents
- 08061 2,672
Mount Royal (08061)
2,672 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08066 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08066 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08056
Mickleton (08056)
$171,389 median income
- 08061
Mount Royal (08061)
$150,658 median income
- 08020
Clarksboro (08020)
$134,490 median income
- 08097
Woodbury Heights (08097)
$119,042 median income
- 08086
Thorofare (08086)
$97,413 median income
- 08027
Gibbstown (08027)
$92,128 median income
- 08051
Mantua (08051)
$92,071 median income
- 08063
National Park (08063)
$83,074 median income
- 08066 $65,070
Paulsboro (08066)
$65,070 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08066 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08020 | Clarksboro, NJ | 2,201 | 2.6 mi |
| 08086 | Thorofare, NJ | 7,699 | 1.8 mi |
| 08061 | Mount Royal, NJ | 2,672 | 2.3 mi |
| 19113 | Philadelphia, PA | 120 | 2.7 mi |
| 19153 | Philadelphia, PA | 12,259 | 4.1 mi |
| 08027 | Gibbstown, NJ | 4,888 | 3.3 mi |
| 08063 | National Park, NJ | 3,102 | 3.1 mi |
| 08056 | Mickleton, NJ | 4,736 | 3.8 mi |
| 08097 | Woodbury Heights, NJ | 3,293 | 4.1 mi |
| 08051 | Mantua, NJ | 10,758 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08066, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,437 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 08066 in?
ZIP code 08066 (Paulsboro) 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 08066?
ZIP code 08066 in Paulsboro, NJ has a population of 8,437 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08066?
The median household income in ZIP 08066 is $65,070, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08066?
The median home value in ZIP 08066 is $200,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08066 is White at 43.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08066?
ZIP code 08066 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 10,772 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08066 are: Retail trade (24), Wholesale trade (21), Transportation and warehousing (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08066?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08066 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 08066?
In ZIP code 08066, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 08066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08066 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08066?
In ZIP code 08066, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08066 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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