Auburn CDP, NJ

ZIP 08098 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Auburn CDP, NJ (08098)

Median Income

$119,000

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+610

Wealth inflow

Population

9,475

Unemployment

3.4%

0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 610 for ZIP 08098 (Auburn CDP, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.4%-9% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.3%+3% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.5%-45% vs US avg

194

Establishments

2,106

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.5%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities7.1%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.1%
Professional, scientific, management9.0%
Education, health care, social32.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.0%
Other services3.3%
Public administration6.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08098 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.8%, median income rose 6.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 4.4%.

Median Income

$119,000

+58% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate