08511 ZIP Code — Cookstown, NJ
Burlington County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08511 is located in Cookstown, New Jersey, within Burlington County. It covers approximately 2.39 square miles and serves a population of 880 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 609.
About ZIP code 08511
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $334,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($76,094) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
880
population
2.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08511 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08511
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cookstown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08641 Joint Base Mdl (1.9 mi)
08562 Wrightstown (3.9 mi)
08533 New Egypt (5 mi)
08015 Browns Mills (5.7 mi)
08068 Pemberton (7 mi)
08041 Jobstown (7.1 mi)
08733 Lakehurst (7.4 mi)
08022 Columbus (7.9 mi)
08514 Cream Ridge (8 mi)
08501 Allentown (8 mi)
08515 Chesterfield (9.3 mi)
08620 Trenton (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 880 |
| Population density | 368 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0235 |
| Longitude | -74.5535 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 609 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.1% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.8% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
880
Population
368
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$76,094
Median household income
$39,216
Per capita income
$334,000
Median home value
$1,138
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
222
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
92
Under 5
61
19
5–9
13
13
10–14
8
11
15–19
7
40
20–24
26
81
25–34
54
58
35–44
39
49
45–54
33
39
55–59
26
83
60–64
54
31
65–74
21
11
75–84
7
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 216 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 664 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 74 | 8.4% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Hispanic or Latino
21.1%
Two or more races
12.6%
Other race
8.9%
Black or African American
3.3%
Asian
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 | 21.1% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 99 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.1% | 25.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.8% | 31.5% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 13.3% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
4.0%
$50k–$75k
31.6%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 31.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $76,094 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
48.6%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,138 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
| Single-family detached | 74.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.1% |
| Electricity | 22.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 23.4% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| Solar | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 200 | 60.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 18 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 80 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 31 | 9.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 87 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 58 | 17.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.5% | 14.3% |
| Married | 56.4% | 69.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 15 | 12.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 42 | 36.2% |
| High school | 18 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 41 | 35.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Retail trade
10.8%
Other services
10.2%
Construction
7.6%
Professional & management
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 21.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.5% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 0.6% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.8 |
Poverty
All people
4.1%
Under 18 years
2.8%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 58 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 21.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 727 | 82.6% |
| Spanish | 54 | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 6.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 793 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 784 | 89.1% |
| Born in different state | 565 | 64.2% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 87 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 46 | 52.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 129 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 92 | 10.5% |
| English | 17 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 8 | 0.9% |
| German | 4 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08511
What city is ZIP code 08511 in?
ZIP code 08511 is primarily assigned to Cookstown, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08511 in?
ZIP code 08511 falls within Burlington County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08511?
The median home value in ZIP code 08511 is $334,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 08511?
ZIP code 08511 has an estimated population of 880 residents, with a density of 369 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08511?
The median household income in ZIP code 08511 is $76,094, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08511 in?
ZIP code 08511 observes the EST timezone.