ZIP Code 08098, New Jersey
ZIP Code 08098 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 08098 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Gloucester County / Salem County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,680. The land area covers 57.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,680 | ±330 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,336 | ±213 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,542 | ±221 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,336 | ±213 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 206 | ±132 |
| Median Home Value | $326,300 | ±$22,397 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,250 | ±$250 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,913 | ±$14,575 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,144 | ±$3,896 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 524 | ±218 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,298 | ±327 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.7% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 311,783 (2024)
ID: 170101
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
111 SAINT REGIS DR, WOODBURY NJ 08096-3929
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | RUNNEMEDE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PITTSGROVE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GLASSBORO, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wilmington, DE | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | Sewell, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | TURNERSVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Garnet Valley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | PAULSBORO, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | TURNERSVILLE, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem Community College
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College | 8.5 mi away | 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069-2799 |
8562992100
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WOODSTOWN-PILESGROVE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 14 SCHOOL LANE, WOODSTOWN, NJ, 08098 |
(609) 769-0098
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Rowan University
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College | 12.2 mi away | 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 |
8562564000
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SWEDESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 1442 KINGS HWY, SWEDESBORO, NJ, 08085 |
(856) 467-0111
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Strayer University-Delaware
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College | 13.6 mi away | 800 North King Street Suite 101, Wilmington, DE, 19801 |
8774557180
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SALEM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 112 W. BROADWAY, SALEM, NJ, 08079 |
(609) 935-0526
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Wilmington University
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College | 14.0 mi away | 320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE, 19720 |
8779675464
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ELMER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 120 S. MAIN STREET, ELMER, NJ, 08318 |
(609) 358-2014
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Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
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College | 14.8 mi away | 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ, 08080 |
8564685000
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 389 WOLFERT STATION ROAD, MULLICA HILL, NJ, 08062 |
(609) 223-6000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WOODSTOWN PITTSGROV 4E, NJ US, located 10.9 miles from ZCTA5 08098. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.3° | 25.4° | 34.4° | 3.15" | 5.0" |
| February | 46.6° | 26.2° | 36.4° | 3.06" | 5.0" |
| March | 55.0° | 33.1° | 44.0° | 3.89" | 1.4" |
| April | 66.8° | 41.7° | 54.3° | 3.21" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.8° | 51.0° | 63.4° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.8° | 61.2° | 72.5° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 66.1° | 77.4° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 63.9° | 75.2° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.8° | 58.1° | 69.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.5° | 47.1° | 57.8° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.8° | 37.1° | 46.9° | 3.35" | 0.1" |
| December | 47.6° | 30.2° | 38.9° | 4.39" | 1.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstown borough | Borough | 0.8 mi | — |
| Auburn CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Harrisonville CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Alloway CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Swedesboro borough | Borough | 7.4 mi | — |
| Quinton CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 08098. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.