Census ACS · New Jersey
ZIP Code 08861
ZIP code 08861 is located in New Jersey with a population of 58,264. The median household income is $60,464 and the median home value is $340,900.
58,264
Population
$60,464
Median Income
$340,900
Median Home Value
37.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.0% |
| Black | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 3.8% |
Male: 48.7% · Female: 51.3%
Economy & Income
$60,464
Median Household Income
$28,163
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$340,900
Median Home Value
$1,623
Median Rent
35.0%
Homeownership
Education
69.9%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 08861 in New Jersey has a population of 58,264 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 08861 is $60,464. The per capita income is $28,163. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
ZIP code 08861 is located in New Jersey.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 08861 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 08861 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 11,427 people per square mile. ZIP 08861 is a ZIP code in New Jersey with a population of 58,264.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,464 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 17.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $340,900, with typical rent around $1,623.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US ZIP codes: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 08861: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.