ZIP Code 08096 Demographics & Data

About Deptford, NJ (ZIP Code 08096)

New Jersey

Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 08096

The 08096 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Deptford, NJ in Gloucester County in the United States. The current population estimate is 35,190. It is estimated that about 29.4% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,164. The median household income is at $70,780, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 08096 is approximately 41.7 years, and 21.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 08096

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08096 is 35,190.

Deptford, NJ

The 08096 ZIP Code is associated with Deptford, NJ in Gloucester County.

Area Codes associated with 08096

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08096 include 609, and 856.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08096

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 4:44 pm
Sunrise in 08096 6:44 am
Sunrise in 08096 4:44 pm

Weather forecast for 08096

This Afternoon's forecast for 08096: Cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 08096

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08096 Fair

Internet in 08096

An estimated 89.6% of households in ZIP Code 08096 have a computer, while about 84.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08096

The gender split in ZIP Code 08096 is an estimated 47.4% male and approximately 52.6% female.

Health Insurance in 08096

Approximately 8.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08096 (Deptford, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08096

The median household income in ZIP Code 08096 is $70,780, while the region's mean household income is $91,594. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,164. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08096 of $37,164 is approximately 13.06% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 6.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 35.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.9% of the population in 08096 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.4% of 08096 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08096

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.7%
$200,000 or more per year 8.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08096

In ZIP Code 08096, 90.9% of the population graduated high school, while 29.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.0% in this Gloucester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08096

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.0%
Some college, no degree 19.7%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 20.2%
Graduate or professional degree 9.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08096

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08096, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 7.8% of 08096 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08096 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.8%), followed by Black or African American (18.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08096

Industry Percent
White 76.8%
Black or African American 18.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 4.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08096

In ZIP Code 08096, 89.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gloucester County region.

Language Spoken in 08096

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.1%
Spanish 4.6%
Other Indo-European languages 2.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.7%
Other languages 0.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08096

The median home value in ZIP Code 08096 in July 2024 comes in at $324,280. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $314,799 median value in February 2024, and 6% higher than the $305,399 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08096, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Gloucester County region.

Home Values in 08096

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $324,280
Jun 2024 $322,857
May 2024 $321,550
Apr 2024 $319,683
Mar 2024 $317,061
Feb 2024 $314,799
Jan 2024 $313,211
Dec 2023 $312,105
Nov 2023 $310,893
Oct 2023 $309,310
Sep 2023 $307,596
Aug 2023 $305,399

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 08096

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 20.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 15.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08096

Residents of ZIP Code 08096 are older than average. The median age of 41.7 years in ZIP Code 08096 is approximately 9.45% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 08096 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 08096 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08096

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.6%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 5.2%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 13.1%
35 to 44 years 13.5%
45 to 54 years 13.5%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.8%
65 to 74 years 9.8%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 2.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08096 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08096

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08096 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08096 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08096 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08096

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08096

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08096 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08096 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes electricity rates in 08096 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08096

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08096 14.94¢/kWh 7.47¢/kWh 4.47¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08096

Month ZIP Code 08096 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.94 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.67 3 6.31
Mar 5.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.64 5.13 7.3
May 5.45 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.58 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.82 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.77 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.58 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.19 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.64 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes solar power levels in 08096 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08096

In 08096, 65.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.9 minutes. Approximately 26.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08096 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 08096 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08096

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 6.2%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Retail trade 11.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.8%
Information 3.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.8%
Other services, except public administration 3.2%
Public administration 4.9%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08096 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08096, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08096 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Gloucester County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08096

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 506
Credit reporting or credit repair services 322
Debt collection 35
Checking or savings account 22
Mortgage 13
Other 44
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08096

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 496
Improper use of your report 221
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 59
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 52
Managing an account 17
Other 97
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 08096. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.