Cookstown CDP, NJ

ZIP 08511 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cookstown CDP, NJ (08511)

Median Income

$79,145

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+57

Wealth inflow

Population

885

Unemployment

6.2%

2.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 57 for ZIP 08511 (Cookstown 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

6.2%+67% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

0.0%

Establishments

273

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction12.5%
Manufacturing10.5%
Wholesale trade0.2%
Retail trade5.7%
Transportation, utilities0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.4%
Education, health care, social33.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.0%
Other services8.4%
Public administration8.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08511 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 27.8%, median income fell 13.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 29.3%.

Median Income

$79,145

+5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate