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ZIP Code 08742

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,558

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 — 08742

What is the median household income in 08742?
The median household income in 08742 is $111,983 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 08742?
The poverty rate in 08742 is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 08742?
$576,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 08742?
The median gross rent in 08742 is $1,879 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 08742 residents have a college degree?
51.8% of adults in 08742 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,558
Median Income
$111,983
Median Home Value
$576,300
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,667 (+12.8%) Home Value: +$152,500 (+36%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-3.8%) Bachelor's+: +5.7 pp (+12.4%) Unemployment: -1.0 pp (-22.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,558
Median Age 45.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.4% White (non-Hisp.) 86.5% Black 0.6% Asian 0.6% Two or More 5.4% Other 2.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.5%
Puerto Rican
2.3%
Cuban
0.9%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $111,983 ±$10,509
Per Capita Income $148,238
Median Family Income $137,244
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Child Poverty Rate 2.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.8%
$10–15k
1.2%
$15–25k
3.2%
$25–35k
3.0%
$35–50k
7.9%
$50–75k
11.1%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
21.2%
$150–200k
13.9%
$200k+
22.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,604
Owner-Occupied 79.3%
Renter-Occupied 20.7%
Vacancy Rate 16.7%
Median Home Value $576,300
Median Gross Rent $1,879
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.0%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
6.1%
$300–500k
31.6%
$500k–$1M
45.7%
$1M+
14.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
4.1%
$1–1.5k
17.5%
$1.5–2k
37.6%
$2–2.5k
19.3%
$2.5–3.5k
17.2%
$3.5k+
4.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3+
22.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.8%
Single-fam. att.
6.7%
2–4 units
4.4%
5–19 units
3.9%
20+ units
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.4%
1940–1969
5.3%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
6.1%
2010+
6.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 51.8%
Graduate Degree 16.9%
Some College / Associate 16.7%
Less Than High School 2.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 12.0%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 17.4%
Private For-Profit 77.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.5%
Prof. Services
12.8%
Arts/Entmt.
11.9%
Construction
10.2%
Retail
9.6%
Finance
7.2%
Transportation
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Public Admin
4.3%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale
1.5%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
47.5%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
18.6%
Construction
8.1%
Production
6.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.6 min
Drove Alone 71.2%
Carpool 5.8%
Public Transit 2.2%
Work from Home 12.0%
Walked 4.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,502
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
14.5%
55–64
9.4%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
12.1%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 18.2% Working age (18–64): 81.8% 65 and over: 18.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.5%
Naturalized Citizen 33.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
64.1%
Europe
27.4%
Asia
6.3%
Africa
1.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.5%
With a Disability 8.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.9%
Uninsured 5.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.9%
Has a Computer 96.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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