08226 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 08226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08226 is White. The current unemployment level in 08226 is 4.7%.
| Population | 11,260 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.03% |
| Population Density | 1,520 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,809 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $88,414 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $575,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.38% |
08226 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,974 | 87.59% |
| Black | 346 | 3.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,017 | 8.93% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08226 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,661 | 82.64% |
| Black | 66 | 3.28% |
| Hispanic | 244 | 12.14% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.15% |
08226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 513 | 5.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,250 | 26.01% |
| High School Diploma | 2,264 | 26.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 83 | 0.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 159 | 1.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 821 | 9.49% |
| Associates Degree | 629 | 7.27% |
| Masters Degree | 1,467 | 16.96% |
| Professional Degree | 291 | 3.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 173 | 2% |
