Pennsville, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 08070
Salem County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,059
- 246/sq mi High-density area
- $75,697
- Median income Near-median income area
- $214,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pennsville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 246
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08070 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 08070 (Pennsville, NJ) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.5 in 2023 to 242.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 08070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pennsville, Salem County, New Jersey, home to 13,059 residents across 53.0 square miles, a density of 246 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 08070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,697 (38% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,996. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $214,700 (58% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,231; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, 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 08070 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 08070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pennsville, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08070.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 08070, Pennsville, 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
13,059
Population
53.0
Area (sq mi)
246
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08070?
41.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$75,697
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$40,996
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08070 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Pennsville, 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)
$75,697 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
5,752housing units
5,752
Total Housing Units
5,179
Occupied Units
573
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,700
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,231
Median Rent
1962
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
+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 08070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19720
New Castle (19720)
59,250 residents
- 19802
Wilmington (19802)
24,621 residents
- 19801 16,286
Wilmington (19801)
16,286 residents
- 19809 14,049
Wilmington (19809)
14,049 residents
- 08069 13,076
Penns Grove (08069)
13,076 residents
- 08070 13,059
Pennsville (08070)
13,059 residents
- 08079 10,987
Salem (08079)
10,987 residents
- 19706 1,822
Delaware City (19706)
1,822 residents
- 08023 451
Deepwater (08023)
451 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08070 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19706
Delaware City (19706)
$83,681 median income
- 19809
Wilmington (19809)
$81,288 median income
- 08070
Pennsville (08070)
$75,697 median income
- 19720
New Castle (19720)
$75,403 median income
- 08069
Penns Grove (08069)
$71,942 median income
- 19731
Port Penn (19731)
$71,282 median income
- 08072
Quinton (08072)
$68,203 median income
- 08023
Deepwater (08023)
$65,944 median income
- 08079
Salem (08079)
$54,641 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 08070 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08070, 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 (13,059 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 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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