08096 ZIP Code
Deptford, New jersey
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08096 |
| City/Town: | Deptford |
| County: | Gloucester |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,573 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,275 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,019 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,807 |
| Median Home Value: | $233,600 |
| Land Area: | 13.9 sq miles
36.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8294, -75.1290 |
Population Information (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,573 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,310 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,263 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,649 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,046 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,846 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,969 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,601 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,927 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,560 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,431 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,729 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,391 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,717 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,961 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 746 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $233,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,368 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,807 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,660 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,147 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,141 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,519 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,462 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 973 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,088 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,823 | 34.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,756 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,133 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,236 | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,453 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08096 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,275 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,531 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $125,408 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,019 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,809 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,734 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 960 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,684 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,595 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,598 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 541 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,288 | 71.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,310 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,142 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,074 | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,737 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,182 | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,542 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 915 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,288 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 77 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,262 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08096 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 368 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 552 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 873 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 987 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,085 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,880 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,517 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,836 | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,614 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,948 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08096 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,056 | 75.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,386 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 624 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 165 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,743 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08096 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,161 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,386 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 812 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,456 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,568 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 415 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,187 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,923 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,737 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,222 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 934 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 890 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,504 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,620 | 74.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,082 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,571 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08096 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,198 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,102 | 37.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,835 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 631 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 278 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,440 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08096 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,308 | 69.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,270 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 407 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 329 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 698 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 491 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,244 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 40 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08096 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 392 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,336 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,281 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,756 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,526 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,609 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,184 | 21.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,457 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,266 | 15.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08096 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 322 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,752 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,932 | 19.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,508 | 44.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,634 | 17.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 659 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08096 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,383 | 76.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 137 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,675 | 12.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,357 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08096 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,170 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,340 | 31.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,189 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,961 | 21.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08096 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 158 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 214 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 926 | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,319 | 22.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,269 | 42.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,071 | 20.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 161 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08096 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,037 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $974 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,368 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,660 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,132 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,550 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,378 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,946 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,016 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,568 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08096 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,542 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,821 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,761 | 46.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 500 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,237 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,106 | 35.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08096 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,573 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 493 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 546 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,953 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,517 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,064 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,606 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,807 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,075 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,632 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 310 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,337 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,985 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08096 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,324 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,029 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,226 | 40.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,759 | 58.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 672 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 44 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08096 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,978 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 572 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,595 | 453.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,595 | 453.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,595 | 453.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 493 | 86.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,129 | 197.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 39 | 6.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08096 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,924 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,800 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,124 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,523 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 940 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 477 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 184 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08096 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,660 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,701 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
Deptford, NJ08096