08097 ZIP Code — Woodbury Heights, NJ

Gloucester County, New Jersey

ZIP code 08097 is located in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 1.32 square miles and serves a population of 3,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856/609.

About ZIP code 08097

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,694. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 08097 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,244

population

1.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

08097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 08097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodbury Heights	Acceptable
Woodbury Heights	Acceptable
Woodbury Heights	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08090 Wenonah (1.2 mi) 08096 Woodbury (1.2 mi) 08051 Mantua (2.6 mi) 08061 Mount Royal (2.8 mi) 08086 Thorofare (2.9 mi) 08093 Westville (3.3 mi) 08020 Clarksboro (3.8 mi) 08066 Paulsboro (3.8 mi) 08080 Sewell (3.9 mi) 08063 National Park (4.1 mi) 08029 Glendora (4.8 mi) 08078 Runnemede (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,244
Population density	2,458 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	1.32 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.8148
Longitude	-75.1510
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	856/609

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	38.6%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.9%	11.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,244

Population

2,458

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$110,694

Median household income

$48,115

Per capita income

$230,300

Median home value

$1,328

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,120

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

10–14

15–19

107

20–24

114

180

25–34

191

159

35–44

168

285

45–54

302

55–59

152

60–64

161

169

65–74

180

101

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	534	16.5%
18 and over	2,710	83.5%
65 and over	619	19.1%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,954	87.4%
Hispanic or Latino	136	4%
Two or more races	123	3.6%
Other race	60	1.8%
Black or African American	58	1.7%
Asian	47	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	27.6%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.3%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	38.6%	32.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.9%	11.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k+ 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	17.5%
$200k+	14.5%
Median income	$110,694

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 47.9%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,300
Median rent / month	$1,328
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	1.3%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	0.3%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	31.9%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	40.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.5%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	666	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	120	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	167	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	211	18.1%
Households with children under 18	293	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	38.6%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	32.0%
Married	51.8%	50.4%
Separated	2.7%	2.0%
Widowed	3.7%	7.2%
Divorced	10.9%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.8%
Kindergarten	49	9.7%
Elementary school	193	38.3%
High school	91	18.1%
College / grad school	157	31.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Professional & management 16.0%

Retail trade 9.2%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 4.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,046	93.9%
Spanish	36	1.2%
Other Indo-European	21	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,174	97.8%
Born in same state	3,113	96.0%
Born in different state	2,062	63.6%
Foreign born	61	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	70	2.2%
Not a US citizen	49	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,324	40.8%
French	230	7.1%
Arab	79	2.4%
English	35	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	28	0.9%
Polish	13	0.4%
Norwegian	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08097

What city is ZIP code 08097 in?

ZIP code 08097 is primarily assigned to Woodbury Heights, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 08097 in?

ZIP code 08097 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 08097 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 08097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 08097 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 08097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 08097?

The median household income in ZIP code 08097 is $110,694, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 08097?

ZIP code 08097 has an estimated population of 3,244 residents, with a density of 2,465 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 08097 in?

ZIP code 08097 observes the EST timezone.