| ZIP Code | 08904 |
|---|---|
| City | Highland Park |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 732/848/908 |
| Elevation | 84 ft |
| Latitude | 40.500795 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.427911 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 75.6% ▲ 95% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 134 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,090 (11.9%) |
| Some College | 375 (4.1%) |
| Associates | 632 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 541 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,368 (69.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,991 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $463,600 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,881/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,858 |
| Vacant Units | 340 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,858 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 340 |
| Owner Occupied | 38.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 61.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 08904 is located in Highland Park, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. With a population of 14,981, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 08904 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,991 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08904 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $463,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,881 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 61.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 08904 is majority White (55.06%). Residents are highly educated — 75.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08904 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 08904 in Highland Park, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,981 residents, a median household income of $101,991, and a median home value of $463,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.