| ZIP Code | 08098 |
|---|---|
| City | Woodstown |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Salem County |
| Area Code | 640/856 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 39.639301 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.329801 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 182 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,688 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 590 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 512 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 511 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,495 (41.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,000 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $297,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,239/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,589 |
| Vacant Units | 369 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,589 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 369 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 08098 is located in Woodstown, New Jersey, within Salem County. With a population of 9,475, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 08098 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,000 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08098 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $297,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,239 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 08098 is primarily White (76.05%). Residents are well-educated — 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08098 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 08098 in Woodstown, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,475 residents, a median household income of $119,000, and a median home value of $297,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.