City

Pennsville, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Salem County  ·  New Jersey

👥12,477Population
💰$74,006Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$194,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 125% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.8%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic6.5%
Black3.7%
Asian0.4%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 125% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,045 (36.1%)
Some College987 (11.7%)
Associates1,307 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,162 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,857 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,006 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$194,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,209/mo
Total Housing Units5,802
Vacant Units542

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Pennsville, NJ

Pennsville is a city in New Jersey, located in Salem County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,477 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Pennsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,006 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pennsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,209 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pennsville is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pennsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08070 12,477 $74,006 $194,400 $1,209 11.0% 35.8% 78.0%