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 Moderate-density area
- $99,592
- Median income Above-median income area
- $303,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 08270 (Woodbine, NJ) rose +19.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.6 in 2023 to 266.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,617. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $303,400 (41% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,116; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cape May County, so 08270 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 08270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodbine, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08270.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 08270?
38.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.6%
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?
$99,592
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$42,617
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 08270 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Woodbine, 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)
$99,592 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
3,770housing units
3,770
Total Housing Units
3,293
Occupied Units
477
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,400
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08270 vs 08319 →
ZIP 08270 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08270
Woodbine (08270)
8,492 residents
- 08230
Ocean View (08230)
5,599 residents
- 08223
Marmora (08223)
4,125 residents
- 08314 2,511
Delmont (08314)
2,511 residents
- 08243 2,114
Sea Isle City (08243)
2,114 residents
- 08317 1,344
Dorothy (08317)
1,344 residents
- 08319 1,253
Estell Manor (08319)
1,253 residents
- 08248 158
Strathmere (08248)
158 residents
- 08246 92
South Seaville (08246)
92 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 08270 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 08270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08230
Ocean View (08230)
$115,152 median income
- 08248
Strathmere (08248)
$108,953 median income
- 08243
Sea Isle City (08243)
$108,359 median income
- 08223
Marmora (08223)
$107,131 median income
- 08317
Dorothy (08317)
$106,696 median income
- 08319
Estell Manor (08319)
$100,278 median income
- 08270
Woodbine (08270)
$99,592 median income
- 08314
Delmont (08314)
$88,077 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 08270, 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 (8,492 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 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.
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