08873 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 08873 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08873 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 08873 is 5.6%.
| Population | 55,342 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.42% |
| Population Density | 1,700 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,688 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $98,251 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $373,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 5.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 37.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 31.91% |
08873 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,473 | 37.35% |
| Black | 16,339 | 28.42% |
| Hispanic | 8,830 | 15.36% |
| Asian | 10,773 | 18.74% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
08873 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 872 | 12.06% |
| Black | 2,277 | 31.49% |
| Hispanic | 2,377 | 32.87% |
| Asian | 1,645 | 22.75% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.36% |
08873 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,512 | 4.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,730 | 28.8% |
| High School Diploma | 8,591 | 25.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 537 | 1.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 481 | 1.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,835 | 11.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2,264 | 6.7% |
| Masters Degree | 5,012 | 14.83% |
| Professional Degree | 975 | 2.89% |
| Doctorate Degree | 852 | 2.52% |