Mystic Island CDP, NJ

ZIP 08087 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Mystic Island CDP, NJ (08087)

Median Income

$87,449

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,623

Wealth inflow

Population

25,211

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,623 for ZIP 08087 (Mystic Island CDP, 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

4.3%+16% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.8%-21% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.8%-50% vs US avg

391

Establishments

3,010

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction9.6%
Manufacturing4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade15.5%
Transportation, utilities6.5%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.2%
Professional, scientific, management8.4%
Education, health care, social22.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.1%
Other services3.4%
Public administration8.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08087 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.7%, median income rose 11.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.8%.