Woodbury city, NJ

ZIP 08096 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Woodbury city, NJ (08096)

Median Income

$89,483

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,311

Wealth inflow

Population

35,896

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,311 for ZIP 08096 (Woodbury city, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+33% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-50% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.9%-15% vs US avg

958

Establishments

15,276

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction6.2%
Manufacturing6.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Retail trade12.3%
Transportation, utilities10.4%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.4%
Education, health care, social25.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services5.2%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08096 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.0%, median income fell 3.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.4%.

Median Income

$89,483

+19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate