08861 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 08861 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08861 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 08861 is 7.0%.
| Population | 58,136 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.62% |
| Population Density | 10,702 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,249 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,587 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $38,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (March 2024) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 92.60% |
08861 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 32,452 | 39.44% |
| Black | 4,570 | 5.55% |
| Hispanic | 44,031 | 53.51% |
| Asian | 463 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 765 | 0.93% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08861 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 157 | 1.41% |
| Black | 565 | 5.09% |
| Hispanic | 10,317 | 92.95% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
08861 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,002 | 4.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,753 | 15.74% |
| High School Diploma | 10,306 | 43.22% |
| No High School Diploma | 970 | 4.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,218 | 5.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,814 | 16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,594 | 6.69% |
| Masters Degree | 904 | 3.79% |
| Professional Degree | 179 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 104 | 0.44% |