07721 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07721, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07721 is a zip code in Middlesex County and Monmouth County, New Jersey, which covers Old Bridge and Aberdeen, with a total population of 3,770 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 07721 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07721.

The estimated population of people living in 07721 is 3,770, with a median age of 31.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07721 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,770
+12.98%
+24.05%
2020
3,337
+6.85%
-
2019
3,123
+4%
-
2018
3,003
 -1.18% -
2017
3,039
 - -

Population of 07721 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07721 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
39.5%
43.9%
 -10.02%
Black/African American
19.6%
30%
 -34.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
23.6%
12.3%
 +91.87%
Asian
16.2%
9.2%
 +76.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
4.1%
 -80.49%
Other
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07721 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 07721 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07721 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07721 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.1 +1.63% 29.5 -1.01% 34.1 +9.65%
2020 30.6 -3.16% 29.8 -0.33% 31.1 -22.06%
2019 31.6 -3.66% 29.9 -1.97% 39.9 -0.5%
2018 32.8 -9.39% 30.5 -11.08% 40.1 +0.75%
2017 36.2 - 34.3 - 39.8 -

The median age of the 07721 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 07721 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 9 170 +79.48% 205 30.86% 327 184
10 to 19 207 +23.9% 145 +35.45% 250 194
20 to 29 312 +37.38% 216 +88% 438 393
30 to 39 173 +84.94% 227 +45.57% 364 311
40 to 49 275 -27.09% 221 10.22% 201 209
50 to 59 158 -28.38% 258 +25.67% 117 328
60 to 69 110 +43.34% 165 +11.79% 152 181
70+ 68 -18.86% 129 -49.3% 49 72

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07721 zip code is $107,009.00.

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 07721.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $125,313.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,828.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,603.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07721 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 07721, 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 07721 is currently $123,642.00.

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.

19.18% of households in 07721 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 07721 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07721 is $46,666.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07721 by the total population of 07721.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07721 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07721 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
    20.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07721 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07721 zip over the age of 16 is 3,023.

Of those people, a total of 79.60% 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 07721 is 75.50%.

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 07721 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 208 49.50% 13.60%
20 to 24 years 334 84.40% 6.00%
25 to 29 years 497 84.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 381 96.60% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 494 93.30% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 372 89.20% 17.80%
55 to 59 years 283 80.60% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 180 73.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 173 38.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 101 11.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07721. 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 1,728 83.70% 2.10%
Black or African American 676 70.70% 8.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 450 84.40% 6.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 62 69.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 107 54.20% 53.40%
Hispanic or Latino 667 75.90% 6.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,221 85.30% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07721 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 07721 is 2,282, with median earnings of $63,279.00.

Women in 07721 are earning approximately 101.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,282 $63,279.00
Male 1,100 $63,023.00
Female 1,182 $63,889.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07721 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 377 $62,208.00
Business and Financial 220 $88,452.00
Computer and Mathematical 200 $111,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 210 $64,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 217 $88,631.00
Healthcare Support 90 $17,381.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 76 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 103 $20,977.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 73 $18,310.00
Sales 193 $55,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 153 $42,188.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $106,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $0.00
Production 66 $75,682.00
Transportation and Material Moving 82 $43,214.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07721 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 07721.

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 162 $59,884.00 215 $62,375.00
Business and Financial 51 $63,698.00 169 $89,940.00
Computer and Mathematical 182 $162,655.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $0.00 178 $59,597.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $89,891.00 163 $87,906.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 81 $16,845.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $0.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $0.00 65 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 61 $18,185.00
Sales 105 $56,679.00 88 $9,135.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $52,596.00 90 $29,886.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $106,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 66 $75,682.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $0.00 16 $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 1,439 households in 07721, with an average household size of 2.6 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 883 families living in the 07721 zip code with an average family size of 3.2 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 07721:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 575 58 250 556
Average Household Size 3.42 2.29 3.21 1.51
Total Families 575 58 250 0
Average Household Size 3.39 2.29 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 883 families living in 07721, 5.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07721:

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 1,486 housing units in 07721.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,439 96.84%
Vacant 47 3.16%

43.00% of the total 1,486 housing units in 07721 are rental units. This is approximately 639 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 800 are occupied by the owner - or 53.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07721 is $1,726.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07721 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    198
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    238
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    122
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    44
  • $3,000 or more
    23

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07721 is $286,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07721 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    36
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    385
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    345
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07721. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07721 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    57
  • 1940 to 1949
    16
  • 1950 to 1959
    167
  • 1960 to 1969
    150
  • 1970 to 1979
    176
  • 1980 to 1989
    313
  • 1990 to 1999
    177
  • 2000 to 2009
    127
  • 2010 to 2013
    303
  • 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 07721 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    26
  • 1 vehicle available
    477
  • 2 vehicles available
    697
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    239

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07721 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07721 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07721.

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
    12
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    123
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    341
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    268
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    240
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    138
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    256
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    51
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    129
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    345
  • 90 or more minutes
    146

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 07721 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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