City

Paulsboro, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Gloucester County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,412Population
💰$62,412Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$166,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 114% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47%Hispanic: 16%Black: 30.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.8%Race
White47.0%
Hispanic16.0%
Black30.3%
Asian0.5%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 114% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,994 (38.6%)
Some College688 (13.3%)
Associates746 (14.4%)
Bachelors585 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,136 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College13.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,412 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$166,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,092/mo
Total Housing Units3,605
Vacant Units446

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Paulsboro, NJ

Paulsboro is a city in New Jersey, located in Gloucester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,412 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Paulsboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,412 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Paulsboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,092 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paulsboro is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.0%.

Paulsboro, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Paulsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08066 7,412 $62,412 $166,600 $1,092 10.5% 33.3% 64.0%