City

Cookstown, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Burlington County  ·  New Jersey

👥885Population
💰$79,145Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$369,600Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.5% Female 41.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 27.2%Black: 5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic27.2%
Black5.0%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
7%
18–24
10%
25–44
35%
45–64
22%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma73 (13.3%)
HS Graduate145 (26.4%)
Some College39 (7.1%)
Associates55 (10%)
Bachelors29 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree208 (37.9%)

Education

No HS: 13.3%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 37.9%Edu
No HS13.3%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College7.1%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate37.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,145 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$369,600 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,151/mo
Total Housing Units344

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Cookstown, NJ

Cookstown is a city in New Jersey, located in Burlington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 885 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Cookstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,145 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cookstown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,151 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cookstown is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.54%).

Cookstown, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Cookstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08511 885 $79,145 $369,600 $1,151 5.9% 43.2% 60.8%