Woodbury Heights
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Woodbury Heights is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 3,098 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Valley, 0.7 miles SW.
- 3,098residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 2,486 / sq mipopulation density
- 08097main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Woodbury Heights
Woodbury Heights is a borough in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,098, an increase of 43 (+1.4%) from the 2010 census count of 3,055, which in turn reflected an increase of 67 (+2.2%) from the 2,988 counted in the 2000 census.
Woodbury Heights was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1915, from portions of Deptford Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 27, 1915. Portions were exchanged with Woodbury in 1925, and portions of the city were annexed on March 22, 1938. Portions were exchanged with Deptford Township in 1956 and other portions were annexed from the township in 1965. The borough was named for the city of Woodbury, which in turn was named for its founder Henry Wood, who settled in the area in 1683 after arriving from Bury, England, at the age of 80 to escape religious persecution.
As of 2020, the borough had the 19th-highest property tax rate in New Jersey with an equalized rate of 4.442% compared to 3.212% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%.
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Living in Woodbury Heights
- Median household income
- $123,083
- Median home value
- $283,400
- Median rent
- $1,325/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Woodbury Heights had 3,098 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,098 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,486 per sq mi (960 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Woodbury Heights at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,098 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8133° N, 75.1507° W |
| ZIP codes | 08097, 08090 |
| Official website | bwhnj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3482180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Woodbury Heights
- Oak Valley0.7 mi SW
- Wenonah1.5 mi S
- Woodbury1.7 mi N
- Deptford1.8 mi E
- West Deptford2.7 mi NW
- Sewell3.1 mi S
- Mount Royal3.4 mi W
- Mantua3.7 mi S
- Thorofare3.8 mi NW
- Westville4.0 mi N
- National Park4.2 mi NW
- Bellmawr4.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Woodbury Heights
What county is Woodbury Heights in?
Woodbury Heights is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Woodbury Heights, NJ?
3,098 people lived in Woodbury Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Woodbury Heights, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08097. Other ZIP codes: 08090.
What is the elevation of Woodbury Heights?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Woodbury Heights?
Oak Valley (0.7 mi), Wenonah (1.5 mi), Woodbury (1.7 mi), Deptford (1.8 mi), West Deptford (2.7 mi).
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