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Penns Grove, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08069

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

13,076
299/sq mi
$71,942
Median income
$198,100
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Penns Grove pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
299
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey, home to 13,076 residents across 43.7 square miles, a density of 299 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08069 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,942 (41% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $31,100. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. Median home value sits at $198,100 (62% below the state average), median rent at $1,347 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salem County, so you can benchmark 08069 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 08069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Penns Grove, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08069.

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 08069, Penns Grove, 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

13,076

Population

43.7

Area (sq mi)

299

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08069?

40.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 52.1%
African American 26.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%

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?

$71,942

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$31,100

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08069 ranks nationally

Penns Grove, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,942 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,878

Total Housing Units

5,079

Occupied Units

799

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.9%
Renter 46.1%

$198,100

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$1,347

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08069 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 143
2021 +18.5% 169
2022 +14.7% 194
2023 +11.9% 217
2024 +10.3% 239

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 191 business establishments in ZIP 08069, employing approximately 3,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,168,000.

191

Businesses

3,500

Employees

$206.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.9%
Construction 15 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.3%
Wholesale trade 11 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.8%
Finance and insurance 9 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.7%
Utilities 5 2.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.6%

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 08069 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 08069 ranks #8 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 08069 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 08069 ranks #8 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
08023 Deepwater, NJ 451 2.7 mi
08067 Pedricktown, NJ 1,635 3.3 mi
19809 Wilmington, DE 14,049 5.0 mi
19703 Claymont, DE 14,471 7.3 mi
19801 Wilmington, DE 16,286 5.4 mi
08070 Pennsville, NJ 13,059 6.1 mi
19802 Wilmington, DE 24,621 5.8 mi
19061 Marcus Hook, PA 19,997 9.0 mi
19810 Wilmington, DE 25,011 8.8 mi
08085 Swedesboro, NJ 18,737 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salem County

08070 standard
Pennsville, NJ
Pop: 13,059
08318 standard
Elmer, NJ
Pop: 12,702
08079 standard
Salem, NJ
Pop: 10,987
08098 standard
Woodstown, NJ
Pop: 9,090
08344 standard
Newfield, NJ
Pop: 5,847
08067 standard
Pedricktown, NJ
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Salem County Penns Grove, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08069 in? ▼
ZIP code 08069 (Penns Grove) 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 08069? ▼
ZIP code 08069 in Penns Grove, NJ has a population of 13,076 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08069? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08069 is $71,942, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08069? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08069 is $198,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08069? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08069 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08069? ▼
ZIP code 08069 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 3,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08069? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08069 are: Retail trade (34), Other services (except public administration) (33), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08069? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08069 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 08069? ▼
In ZIP code 08069, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 08069? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08069 is 24.9 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 08069? ▼
In ZIP code 08069, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08069? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08069 is 23.8% 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.