City

Deptford, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Gloucester County  ·  New Jersey

👥35,896Population
💰$89,483Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$248,400Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.9%Hispanic: 13.2%Black: 11.8%Asian: 2.9%Other: 5.5%Race
White65.9%
Hispanic13.2%
Black11.8%
Asian2.9%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma343 (1.4%)
HS Graduate8,310 (34.8%)
Some College2,719 (11.4%)
Associates2,936 (12.3%)
Bachelors2,197 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree7,355 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,483 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$248,400 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,446/mo
Total Housing Units15,013
Vacant Units1,089

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Deptford, NJ

Deptford is a city in New Jersey, located in Gloucester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,896 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Deptford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,483 is above the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Deptford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,446 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deptford is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.88%).

Deptford, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Deptford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08096 35,896 $89,483 $248,400 $1,446 4.9% 40.0% 72.8%