08742 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 08742 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08742 is White. The current unemployment level in 08742 is 4.7%.
| Population | 25,193 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.02% |
| Population Density | 3,708 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,868 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $103,079 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $558,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.34% |
08742 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,861 | 87.24% |
| Black | 133 | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 2,550 | 9.73% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 480 | 1.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08742 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,097 | 88.41% |
| Black | 26 | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 9.68% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.31% |
08742 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,174 | 7.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,273 | 26.06% |
| High School Diploma | 4,691 | 28.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 84 | 0.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 325 | 1.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,166 | 13.21% |
| Associates Degree | 1,503 | 9.17% |
| Masters Degree | 1,650 | 10.06% |
| Professional Degree | 395 | 2.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 136 | 0.83% |
