08823 ZIP Code
Franklin Park, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08823 |
| City/Town: | Franklin Park |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,024 |
| Median Household Income: | $104,314 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,952 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,556 |
| Median Home Value: | $264,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4386, -74.5652 |
Population Information (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,024 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,225 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,799 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 616 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 541 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 411 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 435 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 581 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,428 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,428 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,198 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 754 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 545 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 887 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 149 | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 51 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $264,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,219 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,556 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,508 | 98.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 48 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,472 | 70.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,036 | 29.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,440 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 135 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 310 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 861 | 13.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 618 | 9.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 674 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,124 | 33.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,718 | 26.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08823 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $104,314 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,951 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,345 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,952 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,644 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,239 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 405 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,666 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,399 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 731 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 109 | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,039 | 22.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,169 | 24.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,492 | 38.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 430 | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 859 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 728 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 987 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 319 | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 651 | 7.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08823 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 18 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 88 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 239 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 328 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 133 | 3.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 496 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 341 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 824 | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 473 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 568 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08823 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,273 | 62.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 558 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 279 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 110 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 673 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08823 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 114 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 764 | 14.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 120 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 695 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 349 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 720 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 817 | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,207 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 145 | 2.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 85 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 197 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,719 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,340 | 81.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,912 | 21.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 244 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08823 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,228 | 92.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 630 | 18.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 467 | 13.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 66 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 194 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08823 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 626 | 17.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,213 | 34.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 27 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 502 | 14.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 788 | 22.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 344 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 56 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08823 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 18 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 321 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,749 | 49.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,174 | 33.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 105 | 3.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 105 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 53 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 31 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08823 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 168 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,209 | 62.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 761 | 21.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 351 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 67 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08823 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,759 | 78.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 59 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 657 | 18.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08823 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 58 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,453 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,465 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 532 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08823 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 20 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 91 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 220 | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 356 | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 797 | 32.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 727 | 29.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 250 | 10.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08823 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,021 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $953 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,219 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.38 |
Households (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,508 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,925 | 54.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 854 | 24.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 325 | 9.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,033 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,114 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 691 | 19.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08823 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,474 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,051 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,171 | 62.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 62 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 162 | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,247 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08823 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,817 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 99 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 58 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 870 | 47.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 119 | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 671 | 36.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,270 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 280 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,963 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 734 | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 410 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 274 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08823 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,745 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,068 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 101 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 926 | 86.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 180 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 41 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08823 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,428 | 60.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 138 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,596 | 2605.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,596 | 2605.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,596 | 2605.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 146 | 105.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 372 | 269.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 395 | 286.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 8.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08823 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,408 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,771 | 56.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,637 | 43.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 564 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,238 | 26.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 500 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 335 | 4.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08823 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,508 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,452 | 98.4% | 89.4% |
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