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 High-density area
- $71,942
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08069 (Penns Grove, NJ) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.0 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,100. The poverty rate is 23.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,100 (62% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,347; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salem County, so 08069 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 08069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Penns Grove, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08069.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08069?
40.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
5.0%
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?
$71,942
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$31,100
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08069 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Penns Grove, 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)
$71,942 12th percentile higher than 12% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,878housing units
5,878
Total Housing Units
5,079
Occupied Units
799
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,100
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 19810
Wilmington (19810)
25,011 residents
- 19802
Wilmington (19802)
24,621 residents
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
19,997 residents
- 08085
Swedesboro (08085)
18,737 residents
- 19801
Wilmington (19801)
16,286 residents
- 19703
Claymont (19703)
14,471 residents
- 19809
Wilmington (19809)
14,049 residents
- 08069
Penns Grove (08069)
13,076 residents
- 08070
Pennsville (08070)
13,059 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08069 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08069 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08085
Swedesboro (08085)
$134,762 median income
- 19810
Wilmington (19810)
$112,775 median income
- 08067
Pedricktown (08067)
$111,912 median income
- 19061
Marcus Hook (19061)
$82,005 median income
- 19809
Wilmington (19809)
$81,288 median income
- 19703
Claymont (19703)
$76,939 median income
- 08070
Pennsville (08070)
$75,697 median income
- 08069
Penns Grove (08069)
$71,942 median income
- 08023
Deepwater (08023)
$65,944 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08069, 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 (13,076 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 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.
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