City

Penns Grove, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Salem County  ·  New Jersey

👥13,413Population
💰$68,397Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$184,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.2%Hispanic: 21.8%Black: 21.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4%Race
White50.2%
Hispanic21.8%
Black21.7%
Asian1.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma103 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,679 (45.4%)
Some College861 (10.6%)
Associates1,348 (16.6%)
Bachelors607 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,500 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.6%Renter: 44.4%Tenure
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,397 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$184,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,221/mo
Total Housing Units5,838
Vacant Units704

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Penns Grove, NJ

Penns Grove is a city in New Jersey, located in Salem County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,413 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Penns Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,397 is near the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Penns Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,221 per month.

The population of Penns Grove is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Penns Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08069 13,413 $68,397 $184,000 $1,221 9.6% 26.0% 55.6%