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Woodstown, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08098

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

9,090
62/sq mi
$110,913
Median income
$326,300
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08098 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08098 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodstown, Salem County, New Jersey, home to 9,090 residents across 145.9 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08098 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,913 (9% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $48,144. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $326,300 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 08098, plus 6 more within Salem County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 08098

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodstown, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08098.

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 08098, Woodstown, 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

9,090

Population

145.9

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08098?

43.2

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.0%
African American 9.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$110,913

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$48,144

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08098 ranks nationally

Woodstown, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,913 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,542

Total Housing Units

3,336

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$326,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,250

Median Rent

1969

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08098 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 152
2021 +14.3% 174
2022 +17.5% 204
2023 +11.1% 227
2024 +7.3% 244

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 194 business establishments in ZIP 08098, employing approximately 2,106 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,770,000.

194

Businesses

2,106

Employees

$117.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 25 12.9%
Retail trade 23 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 23 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 20 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.2%
Finance and insurance 8 4.1%
Manufacturing 7 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 08098 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 08098 ranks #5 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 08098 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 08098 ranks #6 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
08039 Harrisonville, NJ 137 4.6 mi
08001 Alloway, NJ 844 6.2 mi
08085 Swedesboro, NJ 18,737 8.3 mi
08069 Penns Grove, NJ 13,076 7.6 mi
08072 Quinton, NJ 225 8.0 mi
08067 Pedricktown, NJ 1,635 8.2 mi
08062 Mullica Hill, NJ 15,756 7.7 mi
08079 Salem, NJ 10,987 8.5 mi
08056 Mickleton, NJ 4,736 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salem County

08069 standard
Penns Grove, NJ
Pop: 13,076
08070 standard
Pennsville, NJ
Pop: 13,059
08318 standard
Elmer, NJ
Pop: 12,702
08079 standard
Salem, NJ
Pop: 10,987
08344 standard
Newfield, NJ
Pop: 5,847
08067 standard
Pedricktown, NJ
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Salem County Woodstown, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08098 in? ▼
ZIP code 08098 (Woodstown) is located in Salem County, New Jersey. Salem County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/salem-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08098? ▼
ZIP code 08098 in Woodstown, NJ has a population of 9,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08098? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08098 is $110,913, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08098? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08098 is $326,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08098? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08098 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08098? ▼
ZIP code 08098 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 2,106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08098? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08098 are: Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08098? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08098 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 08098? ▼
In ZIP code 08098, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 08098? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08098 is 25.7 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 08098? ▼
In ZIP code 08098, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08098? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08098 is 5.7% 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.