08740 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Jersey. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 08740 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08740 is White. The current unemployment level in 08740 is 4.7%.
| Population | 1,682 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14.76% |
| Population Density | 3,872 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 764 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,397 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.66% |
08740 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,600 | 95.24% |
| Black | 19 | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08740 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 92 | 71.88% |
| Black | 9 | 7.03% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 21.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08740 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 32 | 2.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 295 | 24.18% |
| High School Diploma | 386 | 31.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 0.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 43 | 3.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 309 | 25.33% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 7.54% |
| Masters Degree | 36 | 2.95% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.66% |
