07735 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07735, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07735 is a zip code in Middlesex County and Monmouth County, New Jersey, which covers Old Bridge, Aberdeen, Keyport, and Union Beach, with a total population of 19,661 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 07735 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07735.

The estimated population of people living in 07735 is 19,661, with a median age of 44.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07735 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,661
+6.1%
+3.81%
2020
18,530
+1.68%
-
2019
18,223
 -1.95% -
2018
18,586
 -1.86% -
2017
18,939
 - -

Population of 07735 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07735 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
70.7%
72.7%
 -2.75%
Black/African American
3.9%
7.7%
 -49.35%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
16.9%
14.3%
 +18.18%
Asian
3.2%
3%
 +6.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
5.3%
1.7%
 +211.76%
Other
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07735 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 07735 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07735 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07735 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.7 -0.22% 41.4 -2.82% 46.7 -1.68%
2020 44.8 +1.13% 42.6 +1.91% 47.5 +0.42%
2019 44.3 +3.75% 41.8 +5.56% 47.3 +4.42%
2018 42.7 +5.69% 39.6 +0.25% 45.3 +9.16%
2017 40.4 - 39.5 - 41.5 -

The median age of the 07735 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 07735 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 9 867 2.61% 1,483 -27.63% 867 1,070
10 to 19 916 +13.23% 1,017 -11.09% 1,042 868
20 to 29 1,395 -4.61% 1,294 -41.38% 1,286 821
30 to 39 1,262 +12.21% 1,136 +13.07% 1,393 1,265
40 to 49 1,097 +13.5% 1,325 +21.64% 1,243 1,600
50 to 59 1,478 -1.67% 1,708 +8.95% 1,451 1,852
60 to 69 1,037 +48.59% 1,077 +29.79% 1,634 1,417
70+ 628 +10.28% 1,219 -3.94% 686 1,166

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07735 zip code is $86,411.00.

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 07735.

  • Under 25
    $74,818.00
  • 25 to 44
    $113,271.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,909.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,492.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07735 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 07735, 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 07735 is currently $105,775.00.

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.

10.57% of households in 07735 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 07735 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07735 is $42,626.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07735 by the total population of 07735.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07735 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07735 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
    10.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07735 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07735 zip over the age of 16 is 16,812.

Of those people, a total of 69.80% 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 07735 is 65.20%.

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 07735 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 998 55.90% 18.60%
20 to 24 years 979 63.70% 21.00%
25 to 29 years 1,128 95.00% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 1,493 79.90% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 2,450 83.90% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 3,012 94.60% 8.40%
55 to 59 years 1,849 78.90% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 1,756 62.20% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 2,073 34.10% 9.50%
75 years and over 1,074 11.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07735. 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 13,852 69.10% 6.10%
Black or African American 741 62.50% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 549 72.70% 10.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 456 59.20% 5.20%
Two or more races 1,214 84.60% 9.80%
Hispanic or Latino 2,486 76.70% 11.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,360 68.20% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07735 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 07735 is 10,962, with median earnings of $52,582.00.

Women in 07735 are earning approximately 69.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,962 $52,582.00
Male 5,823 $62,310.00
Female 5,139 $43,255.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07735 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 831 $69,464.00
Business and Financial 498 $71,223.00
Computer and Mathematical 331 $107,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $82,717.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 173 $100,747.00
Community and Social Service 195 $55,625.00
Legal 104 $60,761.00
Educational and Library 857 $65,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 147 $64,044.00
Healthcare Practitioners 783 $49,519.00
Healthcare Support 143 $30,609.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 154 $38,207.00
Law Enforcement 155 $46,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 544 $9,095.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 224 $34,432.00
Personal Care and Service 270 $18,214.00
Sales 1,103 $50,518.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,318 $47,336.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 636 $67,778.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 420 $44,868.00
Production 765 $62,877.00
Transportation and Material Moving 547 $54,850.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07735 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 07735.

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 343 $80,938.00 488 $62,955.00
Business and Financial 150 $66,284.00 348 $72,181.00
Computer and Mathematical 230 $112,500.00 101 $106,036.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $82,717.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 144 $101,250.00 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $58,690.00 155 $42,321.00
Legal 42 $61,739.00 62 $48,676.00
Educational and Library 297 $73,397.00 560 $30,909.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 127 $62,574.00
Healthcare Practitioners 224 $63,974.00 559 $45,214.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 131 $30,994.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $39,266.00 39 $9,306.00
Law Enforcement 123 $47,196.00 32 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $14,135.00 411 $8,999.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 215 $34,176.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $29,457.00 166 $14,242.00
Sales 721 $57,056.00 382 $31,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 401 $34,940.00 917 $48,836.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 625 $69,306.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 407 $44,013.00 13 $0.00
Production 436 $52,250.00 329 $63,397.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $75,296.00 151 $25,721.00

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 7,954 households in 07735, with an average household size of 2.47 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 5,158 families living in the 07735 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 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 07735:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,132 253 773 2,796
Average Household Size 3.2 3.14 3 1.17
Total Families 4,132 253 773 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.85 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 5,158 families living in 07735, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07735:

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 8,654 housing units in 07735.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,954 91.91%
Vacant 700 8.09%

21.25% of the total 8,654 housing units in 07735 are rental units. This is approximately 1,839 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,094 are occupied by the owner - or 70.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07735 is $1,228.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07735 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    370
  • $500 to $999
    278
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    664
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    303
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    101
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    108
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07735 is $291,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07735 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    78
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    44
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    73
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    722
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,365
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,537
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    242
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07735. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07735 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,768
  • 1940 to 1949
    630
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,316
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,042
  • 1970 to 1979
    842
  • 1980 to 1989
    826
  • 1990 to 1999
    328
  • 2000 to 2009
    722
  • 2010 to 2013
    161
  • 2014 or later
    19

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 07735 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    567
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,278
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,267
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,842

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07735 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07735 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07735.

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
    137
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    683
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,157
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,227
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,120
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    555
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,529
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    220
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    502
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,237
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,212
  • 90 or more minutes
    419

Summary

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