08859 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 08859 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08859 is White. The current unemployment level in 08859 is 4.7%.
| Population | 24,487 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.03% |
| Population Density | 4,857 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,773 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $89,881 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $309,710 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 38.73% |
08859 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,290 | 49.47% |
| Black | 2,763 | 10.29% |
| Hispanic | 5,183 | 19.29% |
| Asian | 5,606 | 20.87% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08859 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,318 | 40.55% |
| Black | 996 | 17.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,269 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 1,069 | 18.7% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.35% |
08859 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 900 | 6.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,939 | 27.35% |
| High School Diploma | 4,582 | 31.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 338 | 2.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 434 | 3.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,660 | 11.53% |
| Associates Degree | 974 | 6.76% |
| Masters Degree | 1,258 | 8.73% |
| Professional Degree | 261 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 56 | 0.39% |
