ZIP Code 08070

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Pennsville · Salem County · New Jersey

Population
13,059

246/sq mi

Median income
$75,697

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$214,700

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.7%

Median age 41.2

Land area
53.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 08070 in Pennsville, New Jersey has a population of 13,059. The median household income is $75,697, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $214,700, 23% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.0 square miles in Pennsville, Salem County, New Jersey. The area is home to 13,059 residents, producing a population density of 246 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 08070 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08070 sits at $75,697 (38% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $40,996. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. On housing, the median home value is $214,700 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $1,231 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, 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 08070 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 08070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08070.

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 08070, Pennsville, 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

13,059

Population

53.0

Area (sq mi)

246

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08070?

41.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$75,697

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$40,996

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,752

Total Housing Units

5,179

Occupied Units

573

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$214,700

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,231

Median Rent

1962

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08070 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 139
2021 +15.7% 161
2022 +21.3% 196
2023 +15.7% 226
2024 +6.9% 242

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 203 business establishments in ZIP 08070, employing approximately 1,923 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,267,000.

203

Businesses

1,923

Employees

$77.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 37 18.2%
Retail trade 35 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 34 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 25 12.3%
Construction 16 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.0%
Educational services 4 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
08023 Deepwater, NJ 451 4.4 mi
19720 New Castle, DE 59,250 5.4 mi
08069 Penns Grove, NJ 13,076 6.1 mi
19801 Wilmington, DE 16,286 7.4 mi
19809 Wilmington, DE 14,049 9.3 mi
19706 Delaware City, DE 1,822 6.0 mi
19802 Wilmington, DE 24,621 9.2 mi
08079 Salem, NJ 10,987 7.0 mi
08072 Quinton, NJ 225 7.4 mi
19731 Port Penn, DE 252 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08070 in?
ZIP code 08070 (Pennsville) 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 08070?
ZIP code 08070 in Pennsville, NJ has a population of 13,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08070?
The median household income in ZIP 08070 is $75,697, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08070?
The median home value in ZIP 08070 is $214,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08070 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08070?
ZIP code 08070 has 203 business establishments employing approximately 1,923 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08070 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08070?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08070 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 08070?
In ZIP code 08070, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 08070?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08070 is 24.6 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 08070?
In ZIP code 08070, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08070 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pennsville, NJ

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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.

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