07716 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07716, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07716 is a zip code in Monmouth County, New Jersey, which covers Atlantic Highlands and Middletown, with a total population of 8,173 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 07716 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07716.

The estimated population of people living in 07716 is 8,173, with a median age of 50.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07716 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,173
 -1.6% -6.41%
2020
8,306
+2.01%
-
2019
8,142
 -2.28% -
2018
8,332
 -4.59% -
2017
8,733
 - -

Population of 07716 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07716 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.1%
89.2%
 +1.01%
Black/African American
2.8%
3.4%
 -17.65%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5%
4.7%
 +6.38%
Asian
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.3%
 -7.69%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07716 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 07716 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07716 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07716 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.1 +1.62% 47.8 +1.7% 51.4 -0.19%
2020 49.3 +2.07% 47 0% 51.5 +0.59%
2019 48.3 +1.68% 47 +0.64% 51.2 +3.43%
2018 47.5 +1.71% 46.7 +4.01% 49.5 +2.48%
2017 46.7 - 44.9 - 48.3 -

The median age of the 07716 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 07716 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 416 -65.22% 432 -75.51% 198 182
10 to 19 609 -48.46% 422 +61.14% 349 644
20 to 29 516 +21.83% 372 -14.87% 636 287
30 to 39 408 +24.28% 402 -44.2% 483 247
40 to 49 613 -13.62% 565 -6.87% 526 516
50 to 59 740 -2.17% 829 -19.88% 723 674
60 to 69 727 +7.04% 809 +19.04% 778 960
70+ 414 +1.92% 459 +21.67% 421 549

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07716 zip code is $102,227.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 07716.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $121,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,667.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07716 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 07716, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 07716 is currently $141,862.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

22.81% of households in 07716 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 07716 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07716 is $64,430.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07716 by the total population of 07716.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07716 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07716 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07716 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07716 zip over the age of 16 is 7,103.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 07716 is 60.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 07716 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 303 27.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 344 72.10% 5.20%
25 to 29 years 579 98.10% 10.20%
30 to 34 years 447 52.60% 11.10%
35 to 44 years 680 74.40% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 1,374 90.80% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 668 63.00% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 950 76.60% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 1,085 42.80% 9.50%
75 years and over 673 12.80% 10.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07716. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,588 65.40% 4.80%
Black or African American 231 7.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 100.00% 4.00%
Asian 51 82.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 47 78.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 161 97.50% 14.60%
Hispanic or Latino 323 68.70% 6.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,411 65.90% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07716 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 07716 is 4,328, with median earnings of $55,018.00.

Women in 07716 are earning approximately 65.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,328 $55,018.00
Male 2,274 $70,625.00
Female 2,054 $46,258.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07716 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 862 $89,844.00
Business and Financial 259 $79,659.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $115,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $250,001.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 60 $52,917.00
Legal 33 $100,625.00
Educational and Library 214 $61,136.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $43,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 242 $107,937.00
Healthcare Support 87 $12,946.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $26,593.00
Law Enforcement 31 $65,795.00
Food Preparation and Serving 339 $45,146.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 50 $9,904.00
Personal Care and Service 146 $33,750.00
Sales 583 $67,457.00
Office and Administrative Support 569 $34,962.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $56,705.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $19,857.00
Production 86 $32,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 251 $56,193.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07716 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 07716.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 549 $117,639.00 313 $45,551.00
Business and Financial 146 $87,167.00 113 $64,028.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $54,583.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $250,001.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $53,438.00 45 $34,750.00
Legal 19 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 58 $60,700.00 156 $63,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $43,625.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 134 $109,008.00 108 $74,191.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 80 $12,439.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 70 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 103 $28,234.00 236 $45,861.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $0.00 34 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $0.00 100 $11,563.00
Sales 323 $112,165.00 260 $54,545.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $57,625.00 516 $34,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $56,705.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $19,857.00 0 $0.00
Production 86 $32,250.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 221 $55,852.00 30 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,638 households in 07716, with an average household size of 2.23 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,029 families living in the 07716 zip code with an average family size of 2.83 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 07716:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,588 114 327 1,609
Average Household Size 2.99 3.17 3.09 1.23
Total Families 1,588 114 327 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.81 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 2,029 families living in 07716, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07716:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,900 housing units in 07716.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,638 93.28%
Vacant 262 6.72%

28.90% of the total 3,900 housing units in 07716 are rental units. This is approximately 1,127 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,485 are occupied by the owner - or 63.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07716 is $1,460.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07716 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    26
  • Less than $500
    98
  • $500 to $999
    27
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    488
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    172
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    199
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    87
  • $3,000 or more
    56

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07716 is $478,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07716 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    74
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    40
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    31
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    31
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    137
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,041
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    904
  • $1,000,000 or more
    227

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07716. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07716 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,052
  • 1940 to 1949
    168
  • 1950 to 1959
    368
  • 1960 to 1969
    508
  • 1970 to 1979
    378
  • 1980 to 1989
    483
  • 1990 to 1999
    235
  • 2000 to 2009
    406
  • 2010 to 2013
    302
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 07716 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    106
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,523
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,396
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    613

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07716 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07716 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07716.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    176
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    208
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    217
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    698
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    404
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    148
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    293
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    230
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    495
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    535
  • 90 or more minutes
    297

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 07716 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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