08103 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Jersey based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 08103 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08103 is African American. The current unemployment level in 08103 is 10.5%.
| Population | 12,682 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.03% |
| Population Density | 5,364 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,700 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $26,007 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $32,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 57.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 57.43% |
08103 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,892 | 12.98% |
| Black | 8,411 | 57.68% |
| Hispanic | 4,169 | 28.59% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
08103 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18 | 0.53% |
| Black | 1,975 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,363 | 40.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.27% |
08103 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 436 | 7.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 500 | 8.44% |
| High School Diploma | 2,536 | 42.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 134 | 2.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 423 | 7.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,171 | 19.77% |
| Associates Degree | 482 | 8.14% |
| Masters Degree | 141 | 2.38% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 0.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 70 | 1.18% |