08904 ZIP Code – Highland Park, New Jersey
ZIP code 08904 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Highland Park, New Jersey, within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 14,996 residents. At $93,927, the median household income here runs below the New Jersey average and above the U.S. average. At $420,900, median home values run well above the national average, with 40.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,755 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 41% single-family (decreasing), 32% apartments (increasing), 27% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is below the U.S. average. About 70.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 34.6, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 08901, 08817, 08850.
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ZIP 08904 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08904 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $93k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $420k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,755 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.2% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08901 – New Brunswick
- 08817 – Edison
- 08850 – Milltown
- 08854 – Piscataway
- 08837 – Edison
- 08882 – South River
- 08840 – Metuchen
- 08816 – East Brunswick
- 08902 – North Brunswick
- 07080 – South Plainfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08901 | NEW BRUNSWICK | 56,870 | $57,138 |
| 08817 | EDISON | 48,140 | $105,419 |
| 08850 | MILLTOWN | 8,410 | $127,089 |
| 08854 | PISCATAWAY | 60,233 | $123,236 |
| 08837 | EDISON | 19,544 | $98,728 |