08096 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 08096 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08096 is White. The current unemployment level in 08096 is 4.7%.
| Population | 35,573 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.11% |
| Population Density | 2,500 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,712 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $82,046 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $370,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.1% |
08096 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,160 | 71.09% |
| Black | 4,716 | 13.32% |
| Hispanic | 3,960 | 11.19% |
| Asian | 1,534 | 4.33% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08096 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,860 | 53.66% |
| Black | 1,262 | 23.68% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 17.95% |
| Asian | 242 | 4.54% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.11% |
08096 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,998 | 8.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,759 | 21.02% |
| High School Diploma | 7,640 | 33.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 384 | 1.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 932 | 4.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,896 | 12.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,989 | 8.79% |
| Masters Degree | 1,468 | 6.48% |
| Professional Degree | 261 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 311 | 1.37% |
