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ZIP Code 08840

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,934

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 — 08840

What is the median household income in 08840?
The median household income in 08840 is $150,938 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 08840?
The poverty rate in 08840 is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 08840?
$517,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 08840?
The median gross rent in 08840 is $1,994 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 08840 residents have a college degree?
62.0% of adults in 08840 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,934
Median Income
$150,938
Median Home Value
$517,700
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$24,267 (+19.2%) Home Value: +$113,500 (+28.1%) Poverty Rate: +0.4 pp (+17.4%) Bachelor's+: +3.1 pp (+5.3%) Unemployment: +2.8 pp (+100%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,934
Median Age 39.0
Female 52.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.5% White (non-Hisp.) 56.8% Black 5.6% Asian 18.9% Two or More 12.3% Other 3.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
9.2%
Chinese
4.2%
Filipino
1.9%
Korean
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.8%
Cuban
0.4%
Mexican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $150,938 ±$14,945
Per Capita Income $182,577
Median Family Income $179,202
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Child Poverty Rate 3.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
1.7%
$15–25k
2.0%
$25–35k
3.2%
$35–50k
4.2%
$50–75k
10.5%
$75–100k
8.5%
$100–150k
16.3%
$150–200k
17.1%
$200k+
33.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,552
Owner-Occupied 76.8%
Renter-Occupied 23.2%
Vacancy Rate 3.3%
Median Home Value $517,700
Median Gross Rent $1,994
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$50–100k
0.4%
$100–200k
0.1%
$200–300k
7.3%
$300–500k
37.9%
$500k–$1M
47.7%
$1M+
5.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.1%
$500–1k
1.8%
$1–1.5k
11.5%
$1.5–2k
28.9%
$2–2.5k
19.7%
$2.5–3.5k
16.3%
$3.5k+
13.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
44.1%
3+
16.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.1%
Single-fam. att.
10.4%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
8.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.7%
1940–1969
12.2%
1970–1999
8.7%
2000–2009
5.4%
2010+
8.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 62.0%
Graduate Degree 29.1%
Some College / Associate 12.6%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 71.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Work from Home 21.3%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 18.4%
Private For-Profit 77.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Prof. Services
20.3%
Finance
10.9%
Retail
7.9%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Transportation
5.7%
Public Admin
4.6%
Information
3.8%
Construction
2.3%
Wholesale
2.3%
Occupation
Management
65.8%
Sales
15.8%
Food Prep
9.0%
Production
6.9%
Construction
2.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 36.2 min
Drove Alone 53.3%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 16.6%
Work from Home 21.3%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,333
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 30.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
16.5%
45–54
14.3%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
10.2%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 26.4% Working age (18–64): 73.6% 65 and over: 15.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 21.5%
Naturalized Citizen 71.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
57.9%
Latin America
18.6%
Europe
18.6%
Africa
4.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.1%
With a Disability 8.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.9%
Uninsured 2.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.4%
Has a Computer 98.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.2%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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