08401 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 08401 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08401 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 08401 is 4.7%.
| Population | 38,726 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.48% |
| Population Density | 3,606 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,101 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,789 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $625,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 31.56% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 44.28% |
08401 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,257 | 20.69% |
| Black | 12,593 | 31.56% |
| Hispanic | 12,177 | 30.51% |
| Asian | 6,461 | 16.19% |
| Native American | 418 | 1.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08401 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 270 | 4.22% |
| Black | 2,156 | 33.73% |
| Hispanic | 2,875 | 44.99% |
| Asian | 1,047 | 16.38% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 42 | 0.66% |
08401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,129 | 5.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,917 | 15.18% |
| High School Diploma | 7,384 | 38.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,349 | 7.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 990 | 5.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,814 | 14.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,431 | 7.45% |
| Masters Degree | 854 | 4.44% |
| Professional Degree | 291 | 1.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 56 | 0.29% |