08046 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle 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 08046 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08046 is African American. The current unemployment level in 08046 is 4.7%.
| Population | 31,812 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.63% |
| Population Density | 3,990 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,739 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,331 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $271,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 68.93% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 77.29% |
08046 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,137 | 16.09% |
| Black | 22,014 | 68.93% |
| Hispanic | 4,203 | 13.16% |
| Asian | 477 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 105 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08046 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 103 | 2.85% |
| Black | 2,883 | 79.71% |
| Hispanic | 572 | 15.81% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.19% |
08046 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,585 | 8.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,511 | 18.21% |
| High School Diploma | 5,914 | 30.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 426 | 2.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 794 | 4.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,857 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 1,878 | 9.74% |
| Masters Degree | 1,051 | 5.45% |
| Professional Degree | 188 | 0.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 80 | 0.41% |
