What to know about ZIP 08888
ZIP code 08888 covers ZIP 08888 with a population of about 5,764.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 53.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW YORK media market.
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ZIP Code 08888 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Upper Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,764
Density
N/A
Median income
$109,006
+45% vs US avg
Home value
$478,200
+37% vs US avg
Median rent
$2,141
+84% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 08888
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Income and economy in ZIP 08888
Median household income in ZIP 08888 is about $109,006 — about 45% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.0%; unemployment rate near 6.1%; 57.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 14.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 08888
Median home value is about $478,200 — about 37% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,141 (about 84% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 87.1% (about 21.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 08888, a household would need roughly $132,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,072. That is about 21% above the local median household income ($109,006), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.