08104 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 08104 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08104 is African American. The current unemployment level in 08104 is 4.7%.
| Population | 21,656 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.47% |
| Population Density | 6,485 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,495 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,399 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $134,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 51.93% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.66% |
08104 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,572 | 10.77% |
| Black | 12,398 | 51.93% |
| Hispanic | 8,612 | 36.07% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08104 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 32 | 1.01% |
| Black | 2,037 | 64.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,098 | 34.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
08104 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 579 | 6.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 752 | 8.73% |
| High School Diploma | 4,168 | 48.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 348 | 4.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 659 | 7.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,687 | 19.58% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 3.83% |
| Masters Degree | 92 | 1.07% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.01% |