Paulsboro borough, NJ

ZIP 08066 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Paulsboro borough, NJ (08066)

Median Income

$62,412

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+477

Wealth inflow

Population

7,412

Unemployment

10.5%

6.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 477 for ZIP 08066 (Paulsboro borough, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

10.5%+183% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-38% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.3%-20% vs US avg

181

Establishments

10,772

Employees

~60 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction4.2%
Manufacturing13.3%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Retail trade14.3%
Transportation, utilities9.1%
Information3.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.1%
Professional, scientific, management8.8%
Education, health care, social28.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.0%
Other services3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08066 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.6%, median income rose 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.9%.

Median Income

$62,412

-17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate