PlainZIP

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
$75,697
Median income
$214,700
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $40,996. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. Median home value sits at $214,700 (58% below the state average), median rent at $1,231 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 08070 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Salem County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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 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

How ZIP 08070 ranks nationally

Pennsville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,697 Top 44% higher than 56% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08070 vs 08023 →

ZIP 08070 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 08070 ranks #6 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 08070 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 08070 ranks #3 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Salem County

08069 standard
Penns Grove, NJ
Pop: 13,076
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 Pennsville, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.