08204 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 08204 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08204 is White. The current unemployment level in 08204 is 4.7%.
| Population | 17,392 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.69% |
| Population Density | 642 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,191 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,543 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $602,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.36% |
08204 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,594 | 89.35% |
| Black | 346 | 1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,275 | 7.31% |
| Asian | 214 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08204 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,047 | 77.74% |
| Black | 169 | 6.42% |
| Hispanic | 389 | 14.77% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.23% |
08204 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 736 | 6.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,348 | 19.67% |
| High School Diploma | 4,384 | 36.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 136 | 1.14% |
| GED or Alternate | 646 | 5.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,788 | 14.98% |
| Associates Degree | 734 | 6.15% |
| Masters Degree | 891 | 7.47% |
| Professional Degree | 161 | 1.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 110 | 0.92% |
