08608 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 08608 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08608 is African American. The current unemployment level in 08608 is 4.7%.
| Population | 786 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.81% |
| Population Density | 2,134 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 335 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $20,990 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $129,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 83.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.62% |
08608 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 55 | 5.44% |
| Black | 841 | 83.18% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 11.18% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08608 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.37% |
| Black | 572 | 53.26% |
| Hispanic | 493 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
08608 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 11 | 3.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 55 | 15.24% |
| High School Diploma | 152 | 42.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 32 | 8.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 84 | 23.27% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.55% |
| Masters Degree | 15 | 4.16% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 2.77% |
