ZIP Code 08511

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Cookstown · Burlington County · New Jersey

Population
826

121/sq mi

Median income
$80,952

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$360,200

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.7%

Median age 32.5

Land area
6.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 08511 in Cookstown, New Jersey has a population of 826. The median household income is $80,952, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $360,200, 29% above the US average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 08511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.8 square miles in Cookstown, Burlington County, New Jersey. The area is home to 826 residents, producing a population density of 121 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08511 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08511 sits at $80,952 (34% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,354. The poverty rate stands at 1.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $360,200 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,150 per month, and 51.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Burlington County, so you can benchmark 08511 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 08511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08511.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08511, Cookstown, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

826

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 08511?

32.5

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,952

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$46,354

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

394

Total Housing Units

388

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.3%
Renter 48.7%

$360,200

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,150

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 08511, employing approximately 273 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,354,000.

35

Businesses

273

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 17.1%
Construction 5 14.3%
Retail trade 5 14.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
08641 Joint Base Mdl, NJ 3,553 2.1 mi
08562 Wrightstown, NJ 5,371 2.7 mi
08640 Joint Base Mdl, NJ 7,716 3.3 mi
08533 New Egypt, NJ 6,945 3.7 mi
08501 Allentown, NJ 6,582 7.8 mi
08015 Browns Mills, NJ 20,763 7.7 mi
08041 Jobstown, NJ 1,002 6.9 mi
08042 Juliustown, NJ 203 6.0 mi
08514 Cream Ridge, NJ 4,477 6.9 mi
08515 Chesterfield, NJ 4,637 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 08511 in?
ZIP code 08511 (Cookstown) is located in Burlington County, New Jersey. Burlington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burlington-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 08511?
ZIP code 08511 in Cookstown, NJ has a population of 826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 08511?
The median household income in ZIP 08511 is $80,952, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 08511?
The median home value in ZIP 08511 is $360,200, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 08511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 08511 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 08511?
ZIP code 08511 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 08511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 08511 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 08511?
In ZIP code 08511, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 08511?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 08511 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 08511?
In ZIP code 08511, approximately 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 08511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 08511 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cookstown, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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