08234 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 08234 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08234 is White. The current unemployment level in 08234 is 4.7%.
| Population | 46,462 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.91% |
| Population Density | 770 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,674 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $86,783 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $389,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 40.84% |
08234 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,458 | 63.63% |
| Black | 3,462 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 7,579 | 16.37% |
| Asian | 5,614 | 12.13% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.04% |
08234 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,120 | 43.05% |
| Black | 938 | 12.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,083 | 28.74% |
| Asian | 1,075 | 14.83% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.22% |
08234 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,044 | 8.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,217 | 20.72% |
| High School Diploma | 8,031 | 31.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 871 | 3.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,087 | 4.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,520 | 13.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,846 | 7.33% |
| Masters Degree | 2,063 | 8.19% |
| Professional Degree | 399 | 1.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 98 | 0.39% |