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Carneys point, NJ — ZIP 08069

Population: 13,413 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08069 (Carneys point, NJ) is $247,787 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,950/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,787

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,787
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+45.1%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$248,301
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$460,000
Median list price
$218,762
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
+117.0%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,950/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,210/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Penns Grove High School, Paul W Carleton, Field Street School, Lafayette - Pershing, Penns Grove Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, strongWind, drought, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
NL Industries (4.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 in
Annual snowfall
22.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
593
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
85,372
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
77,603

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (11 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Rainbow's End Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
114
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+151 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
68.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,724
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,391
Average weekly wage
$1,275
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Utilities, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 08069State medianUS median
Median home value$247,787$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$460,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,950/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,724$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 08069?
$247,787.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08069?
$460,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08069?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08069?
Typical rent: $1,950/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08069?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, strongWind, drought, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08069?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08069?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08069?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: NL Industries, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08069?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 08069 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08069?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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