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ZIP 08244 — 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 08244

08244 has a population of 10,611 with a median age of 43.9 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.9%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
8.9%-28% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.0%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.3%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
20.7%+27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.6%-5% vs US avg
x
High school
31.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.2%-10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
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
11.1%-4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.0%+109% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
91.8%+1482% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 08244

Poverty Rate
11.1%-4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.0%+109% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.1%+38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.7%-26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
91.8%+1482% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,611
Median age43.9
Poverty rate11.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.9%
Hispanic15.5%
Black8.9%
Asian4.4%
Foreign-born29.0%