08096 ZIP Code — Woodbury, NJ
Gloucester County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08096 is located in Woodbury, New Jersey, within Gloucester County. It covers approximately 13.89 square miles and serves a population of 35,573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 856/609.
About ZIP code 08096
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $91,275. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,573
population
13.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08096 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08096
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08096. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Woodbury | Acceptable |
| Deptford | Acceptable |
| Woodbury | Acceptable |
| Woodbury | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08097 Woodbury Heights (1.2 mi)
08090 Wenonah (2.1 mi)
08093 Westville (2.9 mi)
08029 Glendora (3.5 mi)
08078 Runnemede (3.6 mi)
08086 Thorofare (3.6 mi)
08051 Mantua (3.8 mi)
08061 Mount Royal (4 mi)
08080 Sewell (4.2 mi)
08063 National Park (4.3 mi)
08030 Gloucester City (4.7 mi)
08066 Paulsboro (4.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,573 |
| Population density | 2,561 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8233 |
| Longitude | -75.1302 |
| 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 | 32.5% | 27.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 28.3% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 32.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 11.2% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
35,573
Population
2,561
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$91,275
Median household income
$43,830
Per capita income
$233,600
Median home value
$1,368
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
11,288
Housing units
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
802
Under 5
847
996
5–9
1,050
898
10–14
948
958
15–19
1,011
1,266
20–24
1,335
2,398
25–34
2,529
2,219
35–44
2,341
2,156
45–54
2,275
1,328
55–59
1,401
1,164
60–64
1,227
1,809
65–74
1,908
954
75–84
1,007
363
85+
383
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,852 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 28,721 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,424 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.3%
Black or African American
11.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Other race
5.4%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,288 | 65.3% |
| Black or African American | 4,310 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,182 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,737 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 2,074 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 1,142 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 27.6% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 28.3% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 32.9% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 11.2% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $91,275 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k–$300k
42.1%
$300k–$500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,368 |
| Owner occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter occupied | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 69.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 21.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.0% |
| Electricity | 12.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 9.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,132 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,204 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,378 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,946 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,016 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,568 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Married | 46.5% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
34.7%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 493 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 546 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,953 | 39.0% |
| High school | 1,517 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,064 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Retail trade
13.1%
Professional & management
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Construction
6.2%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
9.4%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,807 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,924 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 1,302 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 718 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 257 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 232 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,978 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 32,406 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 20,731 | 58.3% |
| Foreign born | 572 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,595 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,515 | 58.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,284 | 23.3% |
| French | 3,157 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 1,653 | 4.6% |
| English | 318 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 195 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 193 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 171 | 0.5% |
| German | 75 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08096
What city is ZIP code 08096 in?
ZIP code 08096 is primarily assigned to Woodbury, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08096 in?
ZIP code 08096 falls within Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Does ZIP code 08096 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 08096 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 08096?
ZIP code 08096 has an estimated population of 35,573 residents, with a density of 2,561 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08096?
The median household income in ZIP code 08096 is $91,275, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08096?
The median home value in ZIP code 08096 is $233,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 08096 in?
ZIP code 08096 observes the EST timezone.