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 Moderate-density area
- $110,913
- Median income Above-median income area
- $326,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08098 (Woodstown, NJ) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.0 in 2023 to 243.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,144. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 3.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $326,300 (37% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,250; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salem County, so 08098 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 08098?
43.2
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
5.1%
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?
$110,913
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$48,144
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08098 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Woodstown, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$110,913 49th percentile higher than 49% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,542housing units
3,542
Total Housing Units
3,336
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08098 vs 08039 →
ZIP 08098 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08085
Swedesboro (08085)
18,737 residents
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
15,756 residents
- 08069
Penns Grove (08069)
13,076 residents
- 08079
Salem (08079)
10,987 residents
- 08098
Woodstown (08098)
9,090 residents
- 08056 4,736
Mickleton (08056)
4,736 residents
- 08067 1,635
Pedricktown (08067)
1,635 residents
- 08001 844
Alloway (08001)
844 residents
- 08072 225
Quinton (08072)
225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08098 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08098 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08056
Mickleton (08056)
$171,389 median income
- 08062
Mullica Hill (08062)
$157,009 median income
- 08085
Swedesboro (08085)
$134,762 median income
- 08001
Alloway (08001)
$134,583 median income
- 08067
Pedricktown (08067)
$111,912 median income
- 08098
Woodstown (08098)
$110,913 median income
- 08069
Penns Grove (08069)
$71,942 median income
- 08072 $68,203
Quinton (08072)
$68,203 median income
- 08079 $54,641
Salem (08079)
$54,641 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08098, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,090 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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