ZIP Code 08066

standard

Source:

Paulsboro · Gloucester County · New Jersey

Population
8,437

659/sq mi

Median income
$65,070

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$200,200

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.9%

Median age 37.9

Land area
12.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 08066 in Paulsboro, New Jersey has a population of 8,437. The median household income is $65,070, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $200,200, 28% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08066 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.8 square miles in Paulsboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 8,437 residents, producing a population density of 659 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 08066 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08066 sits at $65,070 (47% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $35,432. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $200,200 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $1,213 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08066 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08066 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 08066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08066.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 08066?

37.9

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 43.7%
African American 34.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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

$35,432

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,551

Total Housing Units

3,146

Occupied Units

405

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$200,200

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$1,213

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08066 vs 08020 →

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

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Paulsboro, NJ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.