Gloucester County, New Jersey
Kitchen remodeling in Pitman, NJ
Pitman has 3,780 homes, about three in four of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1945.
The homes of Pitman
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Pitman borough.
More homes in Pitman were built before 1940 than in any single decade since, 45% of them, followed by the 1950s at 14%.
89% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Pitman is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08071 | 3,969 | 74% | 1948 | 90% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Philadelphia area earn a median $35.86 an hour and plumbers $35.99, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Philadelphia area.
Before you sign: New Jersey
Ask the contractor for the license or registration number they hold and the agency that issued it, then look the number up on that agency’s own site. Ask who will take out the building permit, and get the price, the payment schedule and the scope of work in writing before any money changes hands.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in New Jersey · Permits · What it costs
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