07836 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07836, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07836 is a zip code in Morris County, New Jersey, which covers Chester, Mount Olive, and Roxbury, with a total population of 12,262 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 07836 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07836.

The estimated population of people living in 07836 is 12,262, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07836 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,262
+8.97%
+2.42%
2020
11,253
 -10.54% -
2019
12,579
+7.28%
-
2018
11,725
 -2.06% -
2017
11,972
 - -

Population of 07836 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07836 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
76.1%
76.4%
 -0.39%
Black/African American
2.7%
4.6%
 -41.30%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
14.8%
9.9%
 +49.49%
Asian
2.8%
7.5%
 -62.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
1.5%
 +140.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07836 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 07836 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07836 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07836 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 +8.25% 41.1 +10.78% 43.5 +7.67%
2020 38.8 -3% 37.1 -2.37% 40.4 -5.83%
2019 40 +2.04% 38 +7.34% 42.9 +1.18%
2018 39.2 0% 35.4 -5.85% 42.4 +4.95%
2017 39.2 - 37.6 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 07836 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 07836 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 9 799 -13.4% 514 3.22% 676 513
10 to 19 1,223 -19.95% 763 +13.19% 988 826
20 to 29 575 0.17% 792 -21.06% 553 622
30 to 39 726 +8.35% 791 +4.41% 780 823
40 to 49 956 -10.4% 1,057 0.3% 814 1,007
50 to 59 961 +12.93% 873 +10.23% 1,065 876
60 to 69 397 +77.64% 524 +67.26% 778 885
70+ 531 -1.03% 490 +33.34% 491 565

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07836 zip code is $132,262.00.

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 07836.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $136,589.00
  • 45 to 64
    $150,543.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,429.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07836 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 07836, 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 07836 is currently $155,676.00.

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.

25.98% of households in 07836 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 07836 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.98%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07836 is $56,298.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07836 by the total population of 07836.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07836 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07836 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
    21.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.70%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07836 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07836 zip over the age of 16 is 9,992.

Of those people, a total of 72.30% 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 07836 is 68.00%.

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 07836 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 733 37.00% 8.10%
20 to 24 years 889 76.40% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 286 90.60% 22.00%
30 to 34 years 896 95.20% 8.10%
35 to 44 years 1,617 88.20% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 1,830 98.40% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,022 87.50% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 989 62.90% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 1,119 34.30% 5.20%
75 years and over 611 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07836. 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 8,693 71.60% 6.10%
Black or African American 221 99.10% 9.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 207 75.80% 5.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 406 50.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 465 90.50% 5.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,416 52.50% 3.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,937 74.30% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07836 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 07836 is 6,792, with median earnings of $70,404.00.

Women in 07836 are earning approximately 64.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,792 $70,404.00
Male 3,647 $94,531.00
Female 3,145 $61,115.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07836 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 1,025 $128,599.00
Business and Financial 593 $116,450.00
Computer and Mathematical 299 $126,509.00
Architecture and Engineering 226 $115,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $107,024.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 128 $152,656.00
Educational and Library 432 $58,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $14,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 674 $85,663.00
Healthcare Support 88 $15,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 127 $102,764.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $33,041.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 305 $15,889.00
Personal Care and Service 61 $0.00
Sales 757 $53,859.00
Office and Administrative Support 753 $43,459.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 338 $54,830.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $12,069.00
Production 190 $77,182.00
Transportation and Material Moving 225 $37,279.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07836 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 07836.

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 565 $160,554.00 460 $97,625.00
Business and Financial 257 $110,774.00 336 $133,153.00
Computer and Mathematical 190 $126,724.00 109 $14,792.00
Architecture and Engineering 226 $115,000.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 46 $152,969.00 82 $74,815.00
Educational and Library 159 $42,215.00 273 $60,914.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00 78 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 131 $134,821.00 543 $62,019.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 52 $17,031.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 127 $102,764.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $7,500.00 231 $33,378.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 232 $16,683.00 73 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $0.00 27 $0.00
Sales 492 $70,343.00 265 $33,505.00
Office and Administrative Support 204 $16,786.00 549 $43,808.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 338 $54,830.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $12,069.00 0 $0.00
Production 190 $77,182.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $36,985.00 46 $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 4,458 households in 07836, with an average household size of 2.74 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 3,465 families living in the 07836 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 07836:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,902 49 514 993
Average Household Size 3.28 2.45 2.75 1.17
Total Families 2,902 49 514 0
Average Household Size 3.27 2.45 2.56 0

Poverty

Of the 3,465 families living in 07836, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07836:

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 4,645 housing units in 07836.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,458 95.97%
Vacant 187 4.03%

31.19% of the total 4,645 housing units in 07836 are rental units. This is approximately 1,449 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,995 are occupied by the owner - or 64.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07836 is $1,767.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07836 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
    14
  • Less than $500
    68
  • $500 to $999
    106
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    154
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    742
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    288
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    91

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07836 is $423,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07836 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    322
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,736
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    830
  • $1,000,000 or more
    78

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07836. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07836 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    303
  • 1940 to 1949
    31
  • 1950 to 1959
    399
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,133
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,114
  • 1980 to 1989
    613
  • 1990 to 1999
    663
  • 2000 to 2009
    181
  • 2010 to 2013
    189
  • 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 07836 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    282
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,055
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,945
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,176

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07836 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07836 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07836.

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
    250
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    788
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    647
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    625
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    666
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    259
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    401
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    257
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    330
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    793
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    572
  • 90 or more minutes
    142

Summary

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