| ZIP Code | 08066 |
|---|---|
| City | Paulsboro |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Gloucester County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 39.835173 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.233532 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.5% ▲ 114% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,994 (38.6%) |
| Some College | 688 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 746 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 585 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,136 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,412 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,600 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,092/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,605 |
| Vacant Units | 446 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,605 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 446 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 08066 is located in Paulsboro, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. With a population of 7,412, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 08066 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,412 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08066 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,092 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 08066 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.0%. Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.5%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08066 stands at 10.5%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 08066 in Paulsboro, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,412 residents, a median household income of $62,412, and a median home value of $166,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.