08069 ZIP Code
Penns Grove, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08069 |
| City/Town: | Penns Grove |
| County: | Salem |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,402 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,911 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,619 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,926 |
| Median Home Value: | $161,000 |
| Land Area: | 15.9 sq miles
41.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7031, -75.4507 |
Population Information (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,402 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,649 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,753 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 671 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 828 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,043 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,005 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 831 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,415 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,960 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,469 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 819 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 949 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,255 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 707 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 450 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $161,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,175 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,926 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,229 | 88.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 697 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,941 | 56.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,288 | 43.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,024 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 441 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 796 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,880 | 43.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,843 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 636 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,070 | 11.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 358 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08069 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,911 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,184 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,617 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,619 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,254 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,697 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 557 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,313 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,766 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 815 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 114 | 2.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,448 | 55.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,488 | 26.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 171 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,180 | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,075 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,811 | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,156 | 23.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 721 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,914 | 14.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 496 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08069 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 434 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 391 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 362 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 526 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 492 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 937 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,030 | 19.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 626 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 286 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 145 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08069 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,402 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 627 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 28 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 81 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 132 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 316 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08069 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 47 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 292 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 852 | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 299 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 581 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 546 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 69 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 292 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 472 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,470 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 398 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 89 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 290 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,400 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,709 | 57.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,788 | 50.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 679 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08069 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,685 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,743 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,601 | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 608 | 11.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 206 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 955 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08069 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,717 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 379 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 124 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 383 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 23 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 488 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 700 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 112 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08069 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 122 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 240 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 266 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 396 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 799 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 877 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,306 | 22.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 770 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,150 | 19.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08069 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 346 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 793 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,517 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,277 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 858 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 135 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08069 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,361 | 64.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 102 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 935 | 17.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 811 | 15.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08069 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 969 | 18.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,515 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,750 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 995 | 19.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08069 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 106 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 326 | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 817 | 27.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 841 | 28.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 568 | 19.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 212 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08069 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,724 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $851 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,175 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,229 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,836 | 35.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 478 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,192 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,700 | 32.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,540 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,656 | 31.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08069 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,313 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,450 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,977 | 37.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 250 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 512 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,145 | 40.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08069 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,471 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 107 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 351 | 10.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,536 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 794 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 683 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,163 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 678 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,079 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,422 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 178 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,507 | 62.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 737 | 30.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08069 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,346 | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 938 | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 505 | 53.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 428 | 45.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 215 | 22.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08069 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,590 | 93.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 873 | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 812 | 93.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 812 | 93.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 812 | 93.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 86 | 9.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 536 | 61.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 8.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08069 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,731 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,728 | 84.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,003 | 15.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,691 | 13.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 129 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 152 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08069 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,229 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,845 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Penns Grove, NJ08069