Based on the historical population data provided for the ZIP code 08323 in Othello, New Jersey, the area has experienced fluctuations in population and population density over the past decade. The population peaked in 2013 at 1,027 residents and has since declined to 705 residents in 2022. The corresponding population density has also decreased from a high of 54.2 people per square mile in 2013 to 37.2 people per square mile in 2022.

With a current population density of 37.2 people per square mile, the ZIP code falls into the category of a remote rural area. This classification is characterized by very sparse populations, minimal infrastructure, and limited services. The lifestyle in such areas is predominantly agricultural or undeveloped, focusing on privacy and self-sustainability. Residents often engage in outdoor and recreational activities due to the natural environment and large expanses of land per household, typically more than 5 acres.

The estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population is 270, based on the national average household size of 2.61 people per household. This relatively low number of housing units is consistent with the remote rural classification, indicating a sparse distribution of households across the 18.95 square miles of the ZIP code.