| ZIP Code | 08096 |
|---|---|
| City | Deptford |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Gloucester County |
| Area Code | 609/640/856 |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Latitude | 39.829402 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.129032 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 343 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,310 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 2,719 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 2,936 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,197 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,355 (30.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,483 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,400 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,446/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,013 |
| Vacant Units | 1,089 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,013 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,089 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 08096 is located in Deptford, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. With a population of 35,896, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 08096 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,483 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08096 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,446 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 08096 is majority White (65.88%). Residents are well-educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08096 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 08096 in Deptford, NJ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,896 residents, a median household income of $89,483, and a median home value of $248,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.