The 08069 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Penns Grove, NJ in Salem County in the United States. The current population estimate is 12,491. It is estimated that about 12.0% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $24,494. An estimated 17% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $51,303. The median age in ZIP Code 08069 is approximately 37.7 years, and 20.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08069 is $51,303, while the region's mean household income is $62,150. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,494. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08069 of $24,494 is approximately 42.7% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 16.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately77.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 08069 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.7% of 08069 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 08069, 82.1% of the population graduated high school, while 12.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.2% in this Salem County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08069, 95.1% is one race, while 4.9% are two or more races. Approximately 24.6% of 08069 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08069 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.3%), followed by Black or African American (26.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Black or African American | 26.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.7% |
In ZIP Code 08069, 79.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 19.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Salem County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 79.2% |
| Spanish | 19.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08069, an estimated 21.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Salem County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08069 are younger than average. The median age of 37.7 years in ZIP Code 08069 is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 08069 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 08069 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 3.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08069 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08069 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08069 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08069 | 14.94¢/kWh | 7.47¢/kWh | 4.47¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 23.39¢/kWh | 17.31¢/kWh | 13.93¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08069 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.97 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.59 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.79 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.78 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08069, 59.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.9 minutes. Approximately 27.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08069 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.0% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 08069 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 12.0% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.5% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |