ZIP Code 08242
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,021
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 — 08242
- What is the median household income in 08242?
- The median household income in 08242 is $97,831 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 08242?
- The poverty rate in 08242 is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 08242?
- $306,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 08242?
- The median gross rent in 08242 is $1,486 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 08242 residents have a college degree?
- 30.5% of adults in 08242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,021
Median Income
$97,831
Median Home Value
$306,200
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.3%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$30,625 (+45.6%)
Home Value:
+$47,800 (+18.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.3 pp (-72.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+17.2 pp (+129.3%)
Unemployment:
-3.7 pp (-26.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,021
Median Age
51.0
Female
53.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.2%
Black 6.5%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 11.2%
Other 8.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
9.6%
Mexican
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$97,831
±$10,137
Per Capita Income
$80,690
Median Family Income
$94,635
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Child Poverty Rate
7.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
38.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
4.9%
$15–25k
4.3%
$25–35k
5.9%
$35–50k
10.2%
$50–75k
8.5%
$75–100k
19.1%
$100–150k
23.9%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
13.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,083
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
Renter-Occupied
21.1%
Vacancy Rate
11.1%
Median Home Value
$306,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,486
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
5.7%
$100–200k
3.6%
$200–300k
28.8%
$300–500k
39.2%
$500k–$1M
11.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
28.1%
$1–1.5k
22.3%
$1.5–2k
9.0%
$2–2.5k
40.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.1%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
19.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.0%
Single-fam. att.
18.4%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
1.1%
Mobile home
20.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.7%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
15.1%
2000–2009
22.9%
2010+
15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.5%
Graduate Degree
13.8%
Some College / Associate
23.0%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Unemployment Rate
10.3%
Work from Home
14.0%
Self-Employed
7.3%
Government Workers
24.8%
Private For-Profit
67.9%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
18.2%
Edu/Health
15.3%
Prof. Services
15.2%
Public Admin
13.1%
Construction
12.7%
Retail
11.6%
Information
4.2%
Finance
2.8%
Transportation
2.2%
Manufacturing
0.6%
Occupation
Management
37.2%
Food Prep
31.2%
Sales
16.8%
Construction
12.4%
Production
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.4 min
Drove Alone
69.3%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
14.0%
Walked
5.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,852
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.4%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
2.5%
25–34
7.6%
35–44
15.1%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
10.5%
75–84
16.5%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 17.5%
Working age (18–64): 82.5%
65 and over: 23.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.5%
Naturalized Citizen
55.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
44.4%
Europe
22.6%
Africa
16.9%
Asia
8.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.3%
With a Disability
23.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.0%
Uninsured
14.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
96.4%
Has a Computer
97.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023