08270 ZIP Code — Woodbine, NJ

Cape May County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08270 is located in Woodbine, New Jersey, within Cape May County. It covers approximately 102.95 square miles and serves a population of 8,231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609/640.

About ZIP code 08270

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $292,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,000. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08270 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,231

population

102.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08270 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08270

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08270. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodbine	Acceptable
Woodbine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08319 Estell Manor (4.9 mi) 08230 Ocean View (6.8 mi) 08223 Marmora (6.9 mi) 08317 Dorothy (8.2 mi) 08314 Delmont (9.9 mi) 08226 Ocean City (10.1 mi) 08348 Port Elizabeth (10.2 mi) 08243 Sea Isle City (10.4 mi) 08244 Somers Point (10.5 mi) 08324 Heislerville (11 mi) 08340 Milmay (11.2 mi) 08327 Leesburg (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,231
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	102.95 sq mi
Water area	2.51 sq mi
Latitude	39.2836
Longitude	-74.7872
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	609/640

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	31.1%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	25.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.1%	9.0%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,231

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$90,000

Median household income

$38,564

Per capita income

$292,100

Median home value

$1,146

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

3,161

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

235

Under 5

237

225

5–9

228

288

10–14

292

131

15–19

132

317

20–24

321

527

25–34

534

511

35–44

518

514

45–54

520

286

55–59

289

353

60–64

358

406

65–74

410

223

75–84

226

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,677	20.4%
18 and over	6,554	79.6%
65 and over	1,415	17.2%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78%

Two or more races 7.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Black or African American 5.5%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,875	78%
Two or more races	685	7.8%
Hispanic or Latino	583	6.6%
Black or African American	488	5.5%
Other race	110	1.2%
Asian	64	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	34.9%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	31.1%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	25.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.1%	9.0%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$90,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 30.1%

$300k–$500k 36.6%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,100
Median rent / month	$1,146
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	19.4%
Wood	2.8%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,813	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	165	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	415	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	793	24.9%
Households with children under 18	997	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,037	32.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	22.5%
Married	57.9%	56.2%
Separated	0.6%	0.5%
Widowed	3.2%	8.0%
Divorced	5.8%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	9.2%
Kindergarten	83	5.2%
Elementary school	844	53.4%
High school	229	14.5%
College / grad school	280	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Professional & management 6.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 18.7%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	335	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,759	94.3%
Spanish	213	2.7%
Other Indo-European	139	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.4%
Other languages	45	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,051	97.8%
Born in same state	7,806	94.8%
Born in different state	6,055	73.6%
Foreign born	245	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	180	2.2%
Not a US citizen	92	51.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,209	26.8%
French	1,066	13%
Arab	169	2.1%
Irish	149	1.8%
English	111	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	0.4%
German	28	0.3%
Norwegian	28	0.3%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08270

What city is ZIP code 08270 in?

ZIP code 08270 is primarily assigned to Woodbine, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08270 in?

ZIP code 08270 falls within Cape May County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08270 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 08270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 08270?

ZIP code 08270 has an estimated population of 8,231 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08270?

The median home value in ZIP code 08270 is $292,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08270?

The median household income in ZIP code 08270 is $90,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 08270 in?

ZIP code 08270 observes the EST timezone.