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Woodbury, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08096

Gloucester County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,116
923/sq mi
$89,013
Median income
$269,000
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodbury pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
923
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08096 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08096 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 36,116 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 923 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08096 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,013 (27% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $45,957. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $269,000 (48% below the state average), median rent at $1,492 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gloucester County, letting you compare 08096 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 08096

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodbury, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08096.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08096, Woodbury, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,116

Population

39.1

Area (sq mi)

923

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08096?

41.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.1%
African American 13.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$89,013

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$45,957

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08096 ranks nationally

Woodbury, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$89,013 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,777

Total Housing Units

13,929

Occupied Units

848

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$269,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,492

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08096 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 164
2021 +13.9% 187
2022 +20.4% 225
2023 +11.4% 251
2024 +8.6% 272

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 958 business establishments in ZIP 08096, employing approximately 15,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $592,736,000.

958

Businesses

15,276

Employees

$592.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 239 24.9%
Health care and social assistance 129 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 107 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 105 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 6.0%
Construction 56 5.8%
Finance and insurance 38 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 2.6%
Wholesale trade 23 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.2%
Information 20 2.1%
Manufacturing 19 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.1%
Educational services 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 08096 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08096 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 08096 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 08096 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
08097 Woodbury Heights, NJ 3,293 1.5 mi
08093 Westville, NJ 9,741 2.6 mi
08090 Wenonah, NJ 8,358 2.4 mi
08030 Gloucester City, NJ 13,410 4.4 mi
08031 Bellmawr, NJ 11,584 3.3 mi
08029 Glendora, NJ 4,784 3.3 mi
08078 Runnemede, NJ 8,385 3.3 mi
08080 Sewell, NJ 37,433 4.9 mi
08086 Thorofare, NJ 7,699 3.8 mi
08059 Mount Ephraim, NJ 5,612 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

08094 standard
Williamstown, NJ
Pop: 39,940
08080 standard
Sewell, NJ
Pop: 37,433
08028 standard
Glassboro, NJ
Pop: 20,078
08085 standard
Swedesboro, NJ
Pop: 18,737
08062 standard
Mullica Hill, NJ
Pop: 15,756
08051 standard
Mantua, NJ
Pop: 10,758

Related Areas

Gloucester County Woodbury, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08096 in? ▼
ZIP code 08096 (Woodbury) is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Gloucester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gloucester-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08096? ▼
ZIP code 08096 in Woodbury, NJ has a population of 36,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08096? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08096 is $89,013, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08096? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08096 is $269,000, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08096? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08096 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08096? ▼
ZIP code 08096 has 958 business establishments employing approximately 15,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08096? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08096 are: Retail trade (239), Health care and social assistance (129), Other services (except public administration) (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08096? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08096 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08096? ▼
In ZIP code 08096, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08096? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08096 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08096? ▼
In ZIP code 08096, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08096? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08096 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.