ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08066

Pop. 7,760·Gloucester County·211th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,549/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$416
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08066 · $1,549
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,480/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,588/yr
At $1,549/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyGloucester County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08066 (West Deptford Township, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,760
Median income
$65,070
Median age
37.9
Renters
44.1%
Age distribution
20%
27.8%
22.6%
18.1%
Under 1820%
18–3427.8%
35–5422.6%
55–6411.4%
65+18.1%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
43.7%
34.9%
17.7%
White43.7%
Black34.9%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian2.4%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
33.3%
34.9%
21.9%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+21.9%
Housing tenure
55.9%
44.1%
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08066 in West Deptford Township, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,065 → $65,070
up 27.4%
Population
8,242 → 7,760
down 5.8%
Renter share
35% → 44.1%
+9.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 21.9%
+2.8 pts
Median age
45.1 → 37.9
-7.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,070 today, compared with $51,065 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.8% since 2021, moving from about 8,242 residents to roughly 7,760. Renters now make up 44.1% of households, compared with 35% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.9% of adults here, versus 19.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08066 covers West Deptford Township, NJ. The median rent here is $1,549/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($65,070/yr), ZIP 08066 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08066?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08066 (West Deptford Township, NJ) is $1,549. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08066 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08066's median rent of $1,549/mo is $416 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08066 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08066 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #211 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,549/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08066?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,549/mo in ZIP 08066. The local median household income is $65,070/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08066?

Rent in ZIP 08066 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08066 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08066 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,549/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($65,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08066 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08066 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of ZIP 08066 households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08066 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08066 compare to the rest of West Deptford Township?

ZIP 08066 is more affordable than West Deptford Township overall. At $1,549/mo, it's $193 below the West Deptford Township citywide median of $1,742/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08066 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08066 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,549/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 08066's median household income ($65,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08066 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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