Buena borough, NJ

ZIP 08310 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Buena borough, NJ (08310)

Median Income

$46,188

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+80

Wealth inflow

Population

1,236

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 80 for ZIP 08310 (Buena borough, 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

4.2%+13% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.7%-6% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.4%+92% vs US avg

Establishments

907

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.5%
Construction19.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
Retail trade5.7%
Information4.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management28.6%
Education, health care, social19.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.8%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08310 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 15.3%, median income fell 12.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 100.0%.

Median Income

$46,188

-39% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate