ZIP Code 08098

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Woodstown · Salem County · New Jersey

Population
9,090

62/sq mi

Median income
$110,913

▲ 45% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$326,300

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.9%

Median age 43.2

Land area
145.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 08098 in Woodstown, New Jersey has a population of 9,090. The median household income is $110,913, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $326,300, 17% above the US average. 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08098 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.9 square miles in Woodstown, Salem County, New Jersey. The area is home to 9,090 residents, producing a population density of 62 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 08098 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08098 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 08098 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salem County, so you can benchmark 08098 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 08098

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,090

Population

145.9

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 08098 vs 08039 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Woodstown, NJ

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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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