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Sewell, NJ — ZIP 08080

Population: 38,159 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 08080 (Sewell, NJ) is $446,153 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,494/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, coastal flooding, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$446,153

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$446,153
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+37.8%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$446,153
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$420,000
Median list price
$434,500
Median price per sqft
$229
1-year sale-price change
-5.0%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
144
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,494/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Deptford Township Public School District, Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District, Mantua Township School District
Schools include
Deptford Township Middle School, Gloucester County Institute of Technology, Sewell Elementary School, Bunker Hill Middle School, Washington Township High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
GEMS Landfill (4.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,018
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
105,209
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
111,587

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Cross Keys Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
76
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+330 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
11.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$9,385
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
108,639
Average weekly wage
$1,117
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
921

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

How it compares

ZIP 08080State medianUS median
Typical home value$446,153$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$420,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,494/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,385$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 typical home value in ZIP 08080?
$446,153.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 08080?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 08080?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08080?
Typical rent: $2,494/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08080?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 08080 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 08080. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08080?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08080?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08080?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GEMS Landfill, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 08080?
11 schools (3 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 08080 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 08080?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08080?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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