City

Buena, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Atlantic County  ·  New Jersey

👥1,236Population
💰$46,188Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂67.1Median Age
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.9% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 3.9%Race
White74.7%
Hispanic21.1%
Black3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
2%
18–24
8%
25–44
9%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate500 (52.9%)
Some College202 (21.4%)
Associates52 (5.5%)
Bachelors43 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree148 (15.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.9%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
HS Grad52.9%
Some College21.4%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,188 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Rent$1,075/mo
Total Housing Units723
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%
About Buena, NJ

Buena is a city in New Jersey, located in Atlantic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,236 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.1 years.

Economically, Buena is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,188 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The population of Buena is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.68%).

Buena, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Buena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08310 1,236 $46,188 $1,075 4.2% 20.2% 76.6%