| ZIP Code | 08027 |
|---|---|
| City | Gibbstown |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Gloucester County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 12 ft |
| Latitude | 39.828521 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.294384 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 144 (4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,454 (40.5%) |
| Some College | 349 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 347 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 273 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,027 (28.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,508 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,500 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,295/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,010 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,010 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 08027 is located in Gibbstown, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. With a population of 4,942, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 08027 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,508 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08027 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,295 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 08027 is primarily White (78.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08027 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 08027 in Gibbstown, NJ is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,942 residents, a median household income of $90,508, and a median home value of $230,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.