ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08096

Part of Woodbury, NJ

Pop. 35,336·Gloucester County·166th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,087/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

+$155

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ZIP 08096 · $2,087

More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08096 changed +6.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($89,013) is $2,225 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,930); a 3-bedroom is $2,310.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 08031, 3 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,672/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08096. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,044/yr

At $2,087/mo median

Location

CityWoodbury

StateNJ

CountyGloucester County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.9% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08096 covers Woodbury, NJ. The median rent here is $2,087/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($89,013/yr), ZIP 08096 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,087/mo in ZIP 08096. The local median household income is $89,013/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08096?

Rent in ZIP 08096 has risen 6.3% over the past year.

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

ZIP 08096 is one of the more affordable among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #166 of 209 at $2,087/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08096 changed +6.3%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.