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Beckett CDP, NJ

ZIP 08085 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08085

08085 has a population of 21,856 with a median age of 37.1 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.6%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
13.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.0%-57% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.1%+37% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.7%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
12.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.7%-39% vs US avg
x
High school
22.2%-15% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
46.4%+38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.5%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.6%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.9%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.4%+162% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.0%+1142% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 08085

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.4%+162% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.0%-50% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
72.0%+1142% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,856
Median age37.1
Poverty rate9.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.6%
Hispanic8.0%
Black13.9%
Asian4.0%
Foreign-born36.4%