08023 ZIP Code — Deepwater, NJ

Salem County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08023 is located in Deepwater, New Jersey, within Salem County. It covers approximately 0.85 square miles and serves a population of 282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856.

About ZIP code 08023

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $50,833. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 08023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

282

population

0.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deepwater	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	282
Population density	332 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	0.85 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.6893
Longitude	-75.4860
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	6.7%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

282

Population

332

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$50,833

Median household income

$22,110

Per capita income

$153,800

Median home value

$1,682

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

2.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	12.4%
18 and over	247	87.6%
65 and over	28	9.9%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	282	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	39.1%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	27.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	26.5%	28.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	6.7%	14.8%

$25k–$35k 33.7%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	33.7%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	26.5%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
Median income	$50,833

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 44.3%

$150k–$200k 37.1%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,800
Median rent / month	$1,682
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	29.5%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	76.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	71.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	6.1%
3 or more	58.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Fuel oil	32.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	21	21.4%
Households with children under 18	33	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	25.5%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.0%	37.3%
Married	38.5%	40.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.5%	6.7%
Divorced	4.1%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 39.8%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	2.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	35	33.7%
College / grad school	69	66.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 38.2%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Wholesale trade 14.7%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Public administration 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.3%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	48.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	25.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.2%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	25.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	282	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	282	100.0%
Born in same state	282	100.0%
Born in different state	191	67.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	59	20.9%
Italian	48	17%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	11.3%
Norwegian	15	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08023

What city is ZIP code 08023 in?

ZIP code 08023 is primarily assigned to Deepwater, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08023 in?

ZIP code 08023 falls within Salem County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 08023 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 08023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 08023?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08023?

The median home value in ZIP code 08023 is $153,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 08023?

ZIP code 08023 has an estimated population of 282 residents, with a density of 334 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 08023 in?

ZIP code 08023 observes the EST timezone.