, NJ

ZIP 08036 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in undefined, NJ (08036)

Median Income

$137,610

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+388

Wealth inflow

Population

6,028

Unemployment

0.9%

2.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 388 for ZIP 08036 (NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

0.9%-75% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-50% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.7%-68% vs US avg

243

Establishments

2,655

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction8.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Retail trade14.1%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.2%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social23.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.7%
Other services3.1%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08036 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.4%, median income rose 6.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.6%.

Median Income

$137,610

+83% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate