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ZIP 08046 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08046

08046 has a population of 31,876 with a median age of 38.8 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
12.2%-80% vs US avg
x
Black
68.6%+453% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.7%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.1%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.8%-39% vs US avg
x
High school
32.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.2%-22% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.9%+812% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
LiberianGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 08046

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.9%+812% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,876
Median age38.8
Poverty rate9.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White12.2%
Hispanic15.2%
Black68.6%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born28.8%