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ZIP Code 08226

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 11,260

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 08226

What is the median household income in 08226?
The median household income in 08226 is $101,782 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 08226?
The poverty rate in 08226 is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 08226?
$719,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 08226?
The median gross rent in 08226 is $1,670 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 08226 residents have a college degree?
54.7% of adults in 08226 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,260
Median Income
$101,782
Median Home Value
$719,100
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.1%
Median Age
57.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,706 (+25.5%) Home Value: +$145,000 (+25.3%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+41.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+6.4%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-13.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 11,260
Median Age 57.0
Female 53.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.3% White (non-Hisp.) 85.8% Black 2.2% Asian 0.3% Two or More 1.7% Other 9.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.2%
Puerto Rican
1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $101,782 ±$11,626
Per Capita Income $143,040
Median Family Income $138,355
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Child Poverty Rate 10.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.0%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
7.0%
$25–35k
9.0%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
13.4%
$75–100k
8.8%
$100–150k
14.5%
$150–200k
11.0%
$200k+
25.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 20,905
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
Vacancy Rate 73.1%
Median Home Value $719,100
Median Gross Rent $1,670
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 54.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$50–100k
0.5%
$100–200k
0.8%
$200–300k
4.3%
$300–500k
17.3%
$500k–$1M
48.0%
$1M+
28.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.3%
$500–1k
14.3%
$1–1.5k
18.0%
$1.5–2k
33.6%
$2–2.5k
19.7%
$2.5–3.5k
4.3%
$3.5k+
3.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.5%
1 vehicle
40.2%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3+
11.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
30.0%
Single-fam. att.
40.4%
2–4 units
14.3%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
6.2%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.9%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
16.2%
2010+
8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 96.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 54.7%
Graduate Degree 24.0%
Some College / Associate 13.3%
Less Than High School 1.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Work from Home 15.9%
Self-Employed 6.2%
Government Workers 18.2%
Private For-Profit 75.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.2%
Arts/Entmt.
14.1%
Prof. Services
10.9%
Construction
9.1%
Retail
8.2%
Finance
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Public Admin
5.5%
Transportation
4.6%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale
1.4%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
45.9%
Sales
25.7%
Food Prep
13.6%
Construction
8.2%
Production
6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.9 min
Drove Alone 61.0%
Carpool 7.4%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 15.9%
Walked 8.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 5,619
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.8%
5–9
3.4%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
7.1%
35–44
7.4%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
10.6%
75–84
18.8%
85+
11.5%
Under 18: 15.1% Working age (18–64): 84.9% 65 and over: 34.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.6%
Naturalized Citizen 31.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
68.4%
Europe
28.6%
Asia
2.4%
Africa
0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.2%
With a Disability 11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.9%
Uninsured 6.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.9%
Has a Computer 95.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023