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Woodbine, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 08270

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

8,492
28/sq mi
$99,592
Median income
$303,400
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 08270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 08270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodbine, Cape May County, New Jersey, home to 8,492 residents across 299.0 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 08270 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,592 (18% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,617. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $303,400 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,116 monthly, and 83.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cape May County, letting you compare 08270 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 08270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodbine, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08270.

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 08270, Woodbine, 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

8,492

Population

299.0

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08270?

38.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$99,592

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$42,617

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 08270 ranks nationally

Woodbine, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,592 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,770

Total Housing Units

3,293

Occupied Units

477

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$303,400

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,116

Median Rent

1976

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

+19.0%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 08270 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 167
2021 +16.0% 194
2022 +15.1% 224
2023 -0.0% 224
2024 +19.0% 266

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 130 business establishments in ZIP 08270, employing approximately 866 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,573,000.

130

Businesses

866

Employees

$47.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 20.8%
Retail trade 20 15.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 16 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 6.2%
Manufacturing 6 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.3%

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 08270 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 08270 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 08270 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 08270 ranks #7 of 8 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
08319 Estell Manor, NJ 1,253 6.8 mi
08246 South Seaville, NJ 92 6.5 mi
08230 Ocean View, NJ 5,599 5.9 mi
08223 Marmora, NJ 4,125 7.4 mi
08317 Dorothy, NJ 1,344 9.3 mi
08314 Delmont, NJ 2,511 8.7 mi
08248 Strathmere, NJ 158 9.0 mi
08243 Sea Isle City, NJ 2,114 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cape May County

08204 standard
Cape May, NJ
Pop: 18,557
08210 standard
Cape May Court House, NJ
Pop: 17,167
08260 standard
Wildwood, NJ
Pop: 13,661
08226 standard
Ocean City, NJ
Pop: 11,701
08251 standard
Villas, NJ
Pop: 10,364
08230 standard
Ocean View, NJ
Pop: 5,599

Related Areas

Cape May County Woodbine, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08270 in? ▼
ZIP code 08270 (Woodbine) is located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Cape May County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cape-may-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08270? ▼
ZIP code 08270 in Woodbine, NJ has a population of 8,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08270? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 08270 is $99,592, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08270? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 08270 is $303,400, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08270? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 08270 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08270? ▼
ZIP code 08270 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 866 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08270? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08270 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 08270? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 08270 increased by 19.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 08270? ▼
In ZIP code 08270, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 08270? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08270 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08270? ▼
In ZIP code 08270, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08270? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08270 is 11.7% 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.