ZIP Code 08027 in Gibbstown, NJ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Gibbstown, New Jersey
County:Gloucester County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:20:48 PM
Population:4,893 [See All]
Area Codes:640 / 856
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.8247, -75.2924
Land Area:7.487 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 08027 has 4,893 residents and 1,967 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 44.2 years, older than the state (39.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.5%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the state average (21.6%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,893Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,942Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,044Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:653.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$90,508Source: Census ACS
Households:1,967Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$230,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.05Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,8654,8814,8604,8444,8694,8704,8614,8394,8314,8164,9544,9214,942
Decennial Census4,888------------------4,893------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.2

Male Median Age: 42.6

Female Median Age: 46

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male129121136154145157136143149136156204171151118795646
Female121119136138148142144153122151172192186165154986699
Total250240272292293299280296271287328396357316272177122145
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,23388.24%
Black:2074.32%
Hispanic:*2284.75%
Asian:450.94%
American Indian:130.27%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:711.48%
Total:4,797100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,38748.78%42.6 years
Females:2,50651.22%46.0 years
Total:4,893100%44.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,49590.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1202.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2404.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:876.62%
Total Population:4,942100%
Total Native Population:4,61593.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:3276.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $90,508, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $27,902 (44.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,425. Family households earn a median of $105,863 versus $48,856 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,007). By gender, male median income is $68,486 and female is $62,169, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,317 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is far less than the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (6.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.1%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$62,606$66,635$65,692$69,472$64,652$64,289$70,255$72,601$73,083$76,648$83,219$90,345$90,508
Median Family Income$76,957$84,167$80,781$87,688$81,048$76,902$79,737$84,306$85,417$86,940$95,518$104,160$105,863
Median NonFamily Income$36,250$39,340$43,462$49,722$41,190$42,193$41,351$39,265$41,000$44,583$46,164$42,250$48,856
Median Male Income$56,680$60,089$59,276$63,844$62,188$61,353$61,682$64,674$61,442$63,500$63,750$68,242$68,486
Median Female Income$41,747$41,412$41,518$40,354$41,842$42,077$44,850$44,188$45,592$48,011$53,811$59,797$62,169
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,37457.52%
Unemployed:651.57%
Not In Labor Force:1,68840.90%
Total:4,127100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:90538.12%
Service:25910.91%
Sales and Office:56223.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:37515.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:27311.50%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,374100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $230,500, which is much lower than the state median ($427,600), is up $17,700 (8.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,300. The median gross rent is $1,295, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,653), is up $373 (40.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $228. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.33% (58.30% with a mortgage, 41.70% free-and-clear) and renters 14.67% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.99%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$212,800$213,500$210,200$198,700$187,100$181,100$180,900$178,000$174,200$180,200$189,800$217,600$230,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:5619.38%
$500 to $999:279.34%
$1,000 to $1,499:10335.64%
$1,500 to $1,999:5318.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:4114.19%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:93.11%
Total:289100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$922$898$1,037$1,139$1,065$1,026$1,154$1,136$1,067$1,113$1,201$1,320$1,295
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):98049.75%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):70135.58%
Renter Occupied:28914.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,970100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,97098.01%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):401.99%
Total Housing Units:2,010100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,78888.96%
Multi-Family Units:1557.71%
Other Units:673.33%
Total Housing Units:2,010100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 27.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.90%). High school or higher is 90.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 6.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.21%). College enrollment is 22.19%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1915.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1584.19%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,46638.88%
Some college, no degree:63816.92%
Associate's degree:2737.24%
Bachelor's degree:68318.11%
Graduate or professional degree:3629.60%
Total:3,771100%
High school or higher:3,42290.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,04527.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,55660.95%
Public Insurance:2,01434.52%
No Insurance:2644.53%
Total:5,834100%
Has Health Insurance:5,57095.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.8%5.0%5.5%5.9%8.3%10.5%10.0%10.3%10.6%5.1%3.4%2.9%2.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:323.46%
Kindergarten:717.68%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):42746.21%
High school (grades 9-12):18920.45%
College or graduate school:20522.19%
Total:924100%
Early Childhood:10311.15%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):68774.35%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 08027 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 64 business establishments, employing about 1,101 people with an annual payroll of $41,719,000. USPS data shows 2,034 residential mailboxes and 85 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,034Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:85Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,229Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,974Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:60Source: USPS
# of Businesses:64Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,582,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$41,719,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,101Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 08027 is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and New Jersey's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 6,241,882 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 08027, and is subdivided into the Camden, NJ division. It covers 7.487 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.991 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:37980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Camden, NJ (CBSA Div 15804)Source: Census
CBSA Population:6,241,882Source: Census
MSA:Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census
Land Area:7.487 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.991 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:350.02, 2092.43 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Philadelphia, PA-NJ PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3426100Source: Census
Place Name:Gibbstown CDP; New JerseySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


08028 | | 08026

Schools in ZIP Code 08027


ZIP Code 08027 is in the Greenwich Township School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Broad Street Elementary School 255 West Broad St
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
District: Greenwich Township School District
Nehaunsey Middle School 415 Swedesboro Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
District: Greenwich Township School District
Guardian Angels Regional School 717 Beacon Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Margaret Regional School 773 Third St
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
District: Private SchoolNearby
Friends School Mullica Hill 15 High St
Mullica Hill, NJ 80629
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 08027


All-State Career School 50 West Powhattan Avenue
Essington, PA 19029
Type: Post Secondary
Widener University One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
Type: Post Secondary
Venus Beauty Academy 1033 Chester Pke
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Type: Post Secondary
Swarthmore College 500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology 800 Manchester Ave
Media, PA 19063-4098
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Springfield 799 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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