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Pennsville.
Pennsville is an unincorporated community in Salem County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pennsville
Pennsville is a community of 12,238 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $76,032, median rent runs about $1,252 per month, and median home values are around $207,600. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.
Pennsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
90.3%
of households
Population Growth
+9.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Greece
Who lives in Pennsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pennsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Greece (21.6%), and 4.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.6%
of households
Married Couples
36.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Pennsville
In Pennsville, rent runs 27% below the NJ average, and home values are 54% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,398
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $276,881 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Pennsville
Unemployment in Salem County, which includes Pennsville, is 1.6 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Pennsville: Salem County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Salem County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pennsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.8 min avg
How Pennsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pennsville, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG)
Regional airport · few flights169k passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pennsville runs 41% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
193.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,108.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pennsville Township Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Salem County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Salem County, which includes Pennsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salem County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Castle County, DE (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 9 miles from Pennsville) is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: New Castle County, DE (9 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pennsville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
20.2"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.23" |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.83" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 4.16" |
| Apr | 64°F | 44°F | 3.51" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 3.57" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.41" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.38" |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.06" |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 3.85" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pennsville
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pennsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Delaware Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 4.4 mi away · New Castle
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 5.9 mi away · New Castle
St Francis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Wilmington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pennsville
Pennsville's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pennsville (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 19,071 students · in-state tuition $17,660 · 79% graduate · median earnings $83,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 691 students · in-state tuition $17,160 · 67% graduate · median earnings $56,160 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 161 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First State National Historical Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pennsville
Pennsville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First State National Historical Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pennsville
Pennsville Public Library
190 S. Broadway, Pennsville
Cities Near Pennsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pennsville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pennsville FAQ
Is Pennsville, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Pennsville's median rent is $1,252/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $76,032/year. Median home value is $207,600.
Is Pennsville, New Jersey safe?⌄
Pennsville's violent crime rate was 194 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2109 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pennsville, New Jersey?⌄
Salem County, which includes Pennsville, has an unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pennsville, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Pennsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,252/month and median household income is $76,032/year. The median home value is $207,600. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pennsville, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Pennsville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from