ZIP Code 08609
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 13,000
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 — 08609
- What is the median household income in 08609?
- The median household income in 08609 is $56,932 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 08609?
- The poverty rate in 08609 is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 08609?
- $96,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 08609?
- The median gross rent in 08609 is $1,218 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 08609 residents have a college degree?
- 9.9% of adults in 08609 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,000
Median Income
$56,932
Median Home Value
$96,700
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.4%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$22,330 (+64.5%)
Home Value:
+$13,200 (+15.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.7 pp (-34.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+54.7%)
Unemployment:
-4.3 pp (-36.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
13,000
Median Age
35.0
Female
47.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 7.7%
Black 43.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 12.1%
Other 28.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
8.6%
Mexican
3.5%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,932
±$17,009
Per Capita Income
$138,126
Median Family Income
$60,617
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Child Poverty Rate
19.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.6%
$10–15k
10.9%
$15–25k
6.4%
$25–35k
11.2%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
13.5%
$75–100k
16.3%
$100–150k
14.9%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,347
Owner-Occupied
30.7%
Renter-Occupied
69.3%
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Median Home Value
$96,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,218
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
45.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
45.0%
$100–200k
17.1%
$200–300k
16.6%
$300–500k
2.1%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
3.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.2%
$500–1k
11.7%
$1–1.5k
49.1%
$1.5–2k
13.6%
$2–2.5k
6.4%
$2.5–3.5k
3.2%
$3.5k+
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
31.6%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
28.4%
3+
9.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
9.2%
Single-fam. att.
42.6%
2–4 units
9.4%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
18.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
47.6%
1940–1969
7.1%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
1.2%
2010+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
71.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.9%
Graduate Degree
1.7%
Some College / Associate
19.3%
Less Than High School
16.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
Work from Home
1.8%
Self-Employed
4.1%
Government Workers
13.2%
Private For-Profit
82.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.8%
Transportation
11.4%
Arts/Entmt.
10.4%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Retail
7.6%
Public Admin
7.2%
Finance
7.0%
Construction
6.5%
Wholesale
4.8%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Production
30.7%
Food Prep
23.8%
Sales
21.8%
Management
15.2%
Construction
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.0 min
Drove Alone
62.7%
Carpool
17.2%
Public Transit
8.9%
Work from Home
1.8%
Walked
5.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,486
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
21.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.5%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
16.9%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
15.8%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
7.7%
85+
1.5%
Under 18: 25.5%
Working age (18–64): 74.5%
65 and over: 10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
31.9%
Naturalized Citizen
29.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
27.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
81.4%
Africa
14.4%
Asia
3.5%
Europe
0.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.3%
With a Disability
13.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
77.6%
Uninsured
22.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
75.6%
Has a Computer
87.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023