Woodbury Heights borough, NJ

ZIP 08097 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Woodbury Heights borough, NJ (08097)

Median Income

$117,614

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+206

Wealth inflow

Population

3,207

Unemployment

2.5%

1.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 206 for ZIP 08097 (Woodbury Heights borough, 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

2.5%-34% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.3%-72% vs US avg

101

Establishments

1,825

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction8.3%
Manufacturing6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade9.1%
Transportation, utilities4.1%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.3%
Professional, scientific, management14.2%
Education, health care, social32.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08097 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.7%, median income rose 7.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.1%.

Median Income

$117,614

+57% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate