Highland Park, New Jersey
Highland Park: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
Highland Park is a city located in the county of Camden in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,982 and a population density of 2,952 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,592 inhabitants.
The city was created 120 years ago in 1905.
Quick Facts about Highland Park
| Population : | 13,592 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Camden County |
| Postal code : | 08904 |
| Area : | 4.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 246 feet / 75 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1905 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:31:48 (29th April 2025) |
| Density : | 2,870 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highland Park is located at 39°53'19"N 75°6'29"W (39.8887200, -75.1079500). It has 3 neighbors: Edison, New Brunswick and Piscataway.
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Highland Park has 3 neighbours.
- Edison township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
- New Brunswick The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is located on the Raritan River in central New Jersey. New Brunswick is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Rutgers University campus and the New Brunswick Historical Society.
- Piscataway township in New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Highland Park decreased by 2.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,982 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,011 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,118 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,118 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,135 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,075 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,991 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,895 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,807 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,711 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,592 | -0.88% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,841 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,138 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,228 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,978 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 14.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 84.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 13.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 633 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
Highland Park zip code is 08904.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 34023
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $63,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,002 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $430 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $993 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,534 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,107 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,110 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 112,794 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,598 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,185 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,187 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 644 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 290 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 531 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,805.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.97 |
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People born in Highland Park (12)
People born in Highland Park, including actor Willie Garson, rapper David Rush, illustrator Darrell K. Sweet, .
List
- Michael Jacobs (American television writer, composer and producer) he was born in 28/06/1955
- David L. Cohen (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Eran Raven (American mentalist) he was born in 03/03/1974
- Joan Snyder (American artist) she was born in 16/04/1940
- Amy Herzog (American playwright) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Trax Colton (American actor) he was born in 26/05/1929
- Harold W. Heine (American chemist) he was born in 14/09/1922
- Dwayne Haskins (American football player) he was born in 03/05/1997
- Sacha Killeya-Jones (American-British basketball player) he was born in 10/08/1998
Schools in Highland Park
College & universities near Highland Park, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185970 | P B Cosmetology Education Center | Gloucester (NJ) | 08030 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Highland Park, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Highland Park
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City Post Office | Gloucester City (NJ) | 08030 |
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Other cities in Camden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Camden County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 73,740 | The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey. |
| Cherry Hill | 72,037 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States |
| Jackson | 58,371 | Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey |
| Winslow | 38,543 | Township of New Jersey |
| Pennsauken | 35,728 | Township in New Jersey, United States of America |
| Morris | 22,352 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Vernon | 21,879 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Lindenwold | 17,211 | Borough in Camden County, New Jersey |
| Haddon | 14,508 | Township in New Jersey |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 14,171 | Census designated place |
| Collingswood | 13,848 | Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States |
| Florence | 12,473 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Greentree | 11,367 | Census designated place |
| Bellmawr | 11,329 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Haddonfield | 11,322 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Gloucester City | 11,219 | City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Highland Park distances to largest New Jersey cities
