ZIP Code 08904 -- Highland park, NJ
Middlesex | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With 69.84% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
- 26.45% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 08904
ZIP code 08904 in Highland Park, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 15,121. The median household income is $104,694, which is This is 40% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $471,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.5x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 163.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.20 years. Approximately 69.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Middlesex, NJ.
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This is 40% above the national median of $75,000.
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Moderately affordable
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 08904 is 63.5% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 08904
ZIP code 08904 (Highland park, NJ) has a total population of 15,121 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.20 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 08904 is $104,694 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 40% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 08904 is primarily located in Highland park, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Middlesex County.
The median home value in ZIP code 08904 is $471,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,873.
The median age in ZIP code 08904 is 35.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.
ZIP code 08904 has a cost of living index of 163.51 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 08904, 69.84% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 39.38% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08904 is 4.77%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 26.45% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.