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ZIP Code 08859

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 24,284

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 — 08859

What is the median household income in 08859?
The median household income in 08859 is $96,593 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 08859?
The poverty rate in 08859 is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 08859?
$407,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 08859?
The median gross rent in 08859 is $1,625 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 08859 residents have a college degree?
37.9% of adults in 08859 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,284
Median Income
$96,593
Median Home Value
$407,100
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,205 (+17.2%) Home Value: +$90,300 (+28.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.2 pp (-3.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+1.3%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+8%)

Demographics

Total Population 24,284
Median Age 38.0
Female 50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 22.5% White (non-Hisp.) 42.3% Black 12.7% Asian 18.9% Two or More 11.3% Other 4.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
12.6%
Filipino
1.6%
Chinese
1.2%
Korean
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
7.2%
Mexican
1.7%
Cuban
1.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $96,593 ±$3,647
Per Capita Income $120,691
Median Family Income $113,940
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Child Poverty Rate 8.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
3.7%
$25–35k
3.9%
$35–50k
7.0%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
17.3%
$100–150k
19.1%
$150–200k
12.3%
$200k+
15.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,067
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
Vacancy Rate 2.3%
Median Home Value $407,100
Median Gross Rent $1,625
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.4%
$50–100k
3.5%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
9.9%
$300–500k
56.3%
$500k–$1M
23.5%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.1%
$500–1k
3.5%
$1–1.5k
34.2%
$1.5–2k
32.5%
$2–2.5k
12.9%
$2.5–3.5k
11.1%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.3%
1 vehicle
34.4%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3+
24.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
44.9%
Single-fam. att.
13.1%
2–4 units
8.4%
5–19 units
7.2%
20+ units
9.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.0%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
11.0%
2010+
5.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 37.9%
Graduate Degree 12.9%
Some College / Associate 17.2%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Work from Home 13.1%
Self-Employed 3.9%
Government Workers 14.5%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.3%
Retail
13.6%
Prof. Services
12.9%
Transportation
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Finance
7.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Construction
4.9%
Public Admin
4.5%
Wholesale
3.0%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
40.4%
Sales
24.4%
Food Prep
14.6%
Production
14.3%
Construction
6.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.3 min
Drove Alone 66.1%
Carpool 9.5%
Public Transit 6.8%
Work from Home 13.1%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,855
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
14.4%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
10.3%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 23.2% Working age (18–64): 76.8% 65 and over: 14.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 30.4%
Naturalized Citizen 60.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 17.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.1%
Latin America
22.5%
Europe
17.7%
Africa
9.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.2%
With a Disability 11.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.2%
Uninsured 7.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.4%
Has a Computer 97.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.6%
Moved from Abroad 1.3%

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