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ZIP Code 08904
Highland Park, NJ, Middlesex County
Population
15,121
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
8,303
City
Highland Park
ZIP 08904 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08904 at a glance
- ZIP 08904 (Highland Park) is about 6.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $104,694, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $471,700 (4% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,873 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08904
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08904, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,694
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$471,700
Prices +9.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,873/mo
Homeownership
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher
69.8%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
27.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
306
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,034
$99.73M annual payroll
PPP loans
$20.5M
391 loans
Campaign donations
$162K
63% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08904, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,496
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08904, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 08904
ZIP codes near 08904
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08901New Brunswick | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| 08817Highland Park | 1.8 mi | 10.6 |
| 08850Milltown | 3.8 mi | 2.3 |
| 08854Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 4.3 mi | 18.9 |
| 08840Metuchen | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| 08872Sayreville | 4.3 mi | 9.5 |
| 08837Metuchen | 4.5 mi | 9.1 |
| 08882South River | 4.5 mi | 2.8 |
| 08816South River | 4.7 mi | 20.2 |
| 07080South Plainfield | 4.9 mi | 8.2 |
| 08873Somerset | 5.1 mi | 32.1 |
| 08832Keasbey | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08904?
- ZIP code 08904 is in Highland Park, NJ (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 08904 in?
- ZIP code 08904 is mostly in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08904?
- About 15,121 people live in the 08904 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.