ZIP Code 08097
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Woodbury Heights · Gloucester County · New Jersey
- Population
- 3,293
- Median income
- $119,042
- Median home value
- $280,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.0%
- Land area
- 3.6 sq mi
923/sq mi
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
New York
ZIP code 08097 in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey has a population of 3,293. The median household income is $119,042, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $280,100, 1% above the US average. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08097 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.6 square miles in Woodbury Heights, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,293 residents, producing a population density of 923 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08097 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08097 sits at $119,042 (2% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $52,923. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $280,100 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,325 per month, and 95.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08097 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gloucester County, so you can benchmark 08097 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08097
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08097.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08097, Woodbury Heights, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,293
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
923
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08097?
45.8
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$119,042
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$52,923
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,107
Total Housing Units
1,077
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,100
Median Home Value
-46% vs state
$1,325
Median Rent
1963
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08097 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 188 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 228 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 248 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 268 |
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 101 business establishments in ZIP 08097, employing approximately 1,825 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,802,000.
101
Businesses
1,825
Employees
$83.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08097 vs 08090 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08090 | Wenonah, NJ | 8,358 | 1.2 mi |
| 08096 | Woodbury, NJ | 36,116 | 1.5 mi |
| 08051 | Mantua, NJ | 10,758 | 2.5 mi |
| 08093 | Westville, NJ | 9,741 | 3.5 mi |
| 08061 | Mount Royal, NJ | 2,672 | 3.1 mi |
| 08086 | Thorofare, NJ | 7,699 | 3.1 mi |
| 08063 | National Park, NJ | 3,102 | 4.0 mi |
| 08020 | Clarksboro, NJ | 2,201 | 4.1 mi |
| 08080 | Sewell, NJ | 37,433 | 4.4 mi |
| 08066 | Paulsboro, NJ | 8,437 | 4.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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