08904 ZIP Code
Highland Park, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08904 |
| City/Town: | Highland Park |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,996 |
| Median Household Income: | $93,927 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,133 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,942 |
| Median Home Value: | $420,900 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5008, -74.4279 |
Population Information (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,996 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,291 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,705 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 595 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 808 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 742 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 738 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,230 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,644 | 24.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,306 | 8.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,712 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,405 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,078 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,029 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 464 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 245 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $420,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,755 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,942 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,547 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 395 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,512 | 38.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,035 | 61.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,883 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 251 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 187 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,256 | 11.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 904 | 8.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 635 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,259 | 29.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,391 | 40.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $93,927 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,021 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,697 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,133 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,146 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,587 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 559 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,487 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,803 | 67.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,357 | 27.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 427 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,908 | 59.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,032 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,263 | 21.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 811 | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 906 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,342 | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,219 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 508 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 294 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,382 | 9.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08904 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 280 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 263 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 328 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 212 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 383 | 5.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,150 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 831 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,184 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 913 | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,003 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08904 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,892 | 57.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 616 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 466 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 391 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 351 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,608 | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08904 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 400 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 478 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 610 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 330 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 313 | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 455 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,175 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,595 | 41.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 324 | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 595 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 235 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,848 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,960 | 79.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,197 | 21.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,122 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08904 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,549 | 84.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,276 | 19.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,413 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 217 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 197 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 550 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08904 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,197 | 31.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 526 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 603 | 8.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,325 | 19.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 528 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 466 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,297 | 18.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08904 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 452 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 286 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 465 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 542 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,055 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 819 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,032 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 299 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,978 | 28.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08904 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 397 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,076 | 29.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,849 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,601 | 23.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 876 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 143 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08904 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,485 | 68.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 74 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,424 | 21.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 418 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 99 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08904 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 896 | 13.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,619 | 40.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,354 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 678 | 10.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08904 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 36 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 33 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 93 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 302 | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,227 | 48.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 810 | 32.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,085 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,493 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,755 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,547 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,560 | 39.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 949 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,670 | 25.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,821 | 27.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,560 | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,387 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08904 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,118 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,309 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,964 | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 631 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,902 | 47.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08904 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,256 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 275 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 157 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,226 | 28.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 603 | 14.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,995 | 46.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,338 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 352 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,970 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,213 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 575 | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 546 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08904 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,398 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,454 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,220 | 49.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 829 | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 469 | 19.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 405 | 16.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,511 | 63.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 200 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,485 | 2742.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,485 | 2742.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,485 | 2742.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 900 | 450.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 239 | 119.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,287 | 643.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 154 | 77.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08904 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,401 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,332 | 57.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,069 | 42.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,942 | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,356 | 9.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,393 | 16.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 378 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08904 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,547 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,364 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Highland Park, NJ08904