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ZIP 08096

Part of Woodbury, NJ
Pop. 35,336·Gloucester County·184th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,978/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
+$13
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08096 · $1,978
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,736/yr
At $1,978/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyGloucester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08096 (Woodbury, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,336
Median income
$89,013
Median age
41.7
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
19.4%
23%
25.5%
13.1%
19%
Under 1819.4%
18–3423%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.1%
65+19%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
13.3%
14.7%
White65.1%
Black13.3%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian3%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
35.3%
27.1%
30.6%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08096 in Woodbury, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,046 → $89,013
up 8.5%
Population
36,038 → 35,336
down 1.9%
Renter share
26.2% → 26.4%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 30.6%
+0.8 pts

Median household income rose from $82,046 to $89,013 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% shift. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 36,038 residents to roughly 35,336.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08096 covers Woodbury, NJ. The median rent here is $1,978/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($89,013/yr), ZIP 08096 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08096?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08096 (Woodbury, NJ) is $1,978. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08096 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08096's median rent of $1,978/mo is $13 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08096 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08096 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #184 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,978/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08096?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,978/mo in ZIP 08096. The local median household income is $89,013/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08096?

Rent in ZIP 08096 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08096 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08096 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,978/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($89,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08096 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08096 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 08096 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08096 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08096 compare to the rest of Woodbury?

ZIP 08096 is more affordable than Woodbury overall. At $1,978/mo, it's $91 below the Woodbury citywide median of $2,069/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08096 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08096 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,978/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 08096's median household income ($89,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08096 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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