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Helmetta borough, NJ

ZIP 08828 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08828

08828 has a population of 2,317 with a median age of 39.5 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.0%+23% vs US avg
x
Black
5.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Asian
10.1%+71% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.4%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.5%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
13.1%-20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.6%-68% vs US avg
x
High school
27.0%+3% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.7%+30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.6%+42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
2.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.2%+160% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 08828

Poverty Rate
2.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.2%+160% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.9%-14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.8%-33% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,317
Median age39.5
Poverty rate2.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.0%
Hispanic11.3%
Black5.7%
Asian10.1%
Foreign-born36.2%