07874 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07874, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07874 is a zip code in Sussex County and Warren County, New Jersey, which covers Byram, Hopatcong, Stanhope, and Allamuchy, with a total population of 8,504 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 07874 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07874.

The estimated population of people living in 07874 is 8,504, with a median age of 41.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07874 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,504
+6.03%
+3.64%
2020
8,020
 -1.24% -
2019
8,121
 -1.93% -
2018
8,281
+0.93%
-
2017
8,205
 - -

Population of 07874 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07874 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
80.6%
84.4%
 -4.50%
Black/African American
2.9%
1.9%
 +52.63%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.7%
8.3%
 +40.96%
Asian
2.1%
2.9%
 -27.59%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.5%
 -8.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07874 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 07874 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07874 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07874 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.6 -2.35% 41.3 -3.28% 42 -1.18%
2020 42.6 -2.52% 42.7 -2.06% 42.5 -3.41%
2019 43.7 -1.58% 43.6 -0.23% 44 -2.65%
2018 44.4 +0.23% 43.7 +0.69% 45.2 -0.22%
2017 44.3 - 43.4 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 07874 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 07874 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 9 396 +22.46% 475 +11.52% 479 526
10 to 19 575 -29.47% 472 +20.11% 411 563
20 to 29 414 +20.88% 387 +35.1% 502 534
30 to 39 502 +15.92% 426 +15.78% 560 491
40 to 49 615 -12.47% 639 -6.02% 537 595
50 to 59 601 +9.62% 700 +17.49% 659 820
60 to 69 589 -1.96% 685 -23.5% 574 535
70+ 374 0.25% 355 -0.25% 365 353

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07874 zip code is $106,618.00.

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 07874.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $101,811.00
  • 45 to 64
    $120,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $99,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07874 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 07874, 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 07874 is currently $117,439.00.

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.

10.71% of households in 07874 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 07874 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07874 is $43,269.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07874 by the total population of 07874.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07874 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07874 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
    14.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07874 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07874 zip over the age of 16 is 6,932.

Of those people, a total of 74.80% 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 07874 is 71.80%.

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 07874 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 407 46.90% 26.10%
20 to 24 years 539 86.80% 6.60%
25 to 29 years 497 97.60% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 536 83.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,119 92.90% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 1,246 93.70% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 761 86.90% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 575 71.10% 3.90%
65 to 74 years 895 30.30% 3.30%
75 years and over 357 14.00% 16.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07874. 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 5,959 73.20% 4.00%
Black or African American 240 87.90% 7.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 157 74.50% 8.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 201 90.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 375 84.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 774 89.00% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,547 72.20% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07874 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 07874 is 4,980, with median earnings of $53,036.00.

Women in 07874 are earning approximately 81.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,980 $53,036.00
Male 2,549 $56,130.00
Female 2,431 $45,640.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07874 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 646 $70,078.00
Business and Financial 337 $67,235.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $84,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 125 $99,637.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $64,286.00
Community and Social Service 84 $39,056.00
Legal 64 $60,000.00
Educational and Library 343 $56,914.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 116 $46,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 392 $72,692.00
Healthcare Support 41 $21,776.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 94 $5,000.00
Law Enforcement 113 $88,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 322 $12,434.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $56,250.00
Personal Care and Service 199 $21,541.00
Sales 603 $43,403.00
Office and Administrative Support 503 $42,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 290 $53,314.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 61 $54,219.00
Production 90 $52,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 190 $41,327.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07874 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 07874.

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 335 $88,750.00 311 $61,926.00
Business and Financial 155 $64,289.00 182 $76,042.00
Computer and Mathematical 107 $83,603.00 25 $107,596.00
Architecture and Engineering 116 $100,000.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 53 $60,781.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 73 $39,020.00
Legal 8 $0.00 56 $63,000.00
Educational and Library 146 $83,984.00 197 $31,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 116 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $71,131.00 335 $76,406.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 22 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $41,250.00 56 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 113 $88,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 218 $10,081.00 104 $16,686.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $56,250.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 79 $22,014.00 120 $21,200.00
Sales 286 $55,270.00 317 $38,542.00
Office and Administrative Support 88 $69,792.00 415 $39,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 290 $53,314.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 61 $54,219.00 0 $0.00
Production 41 $54,432.00 49 $50,521.00
Transportation and Material Moving 99 $27,813.00 91 $42,015.00

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 3,091 households in 07874, 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 2,561 families living in the 07874 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 07874:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,885 208 468 530
Average Household Size 3.04 3.57 2.88 1.27
Total Families 1,885 208 468 0
Average Household Size 3.03 3.27 2.74 0

Poverty

Of the 2,561 families living in 07874, 2.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07874:

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 3,212 housing units in 07874.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,091 96.23%
Vacant 121 3.77%

10.52% of the total 3,212 housing units in 07874 are rental units. This is approximately 338 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,730 are occupied by the owner - or 84.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07874 is $1,742.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07874 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
    23
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    28
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    32
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    225
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    36
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07874 is $266,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07874 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    42
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    165
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    382
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,242
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    845
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    34
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07874. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07874 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    306
  • 1940 to 1949
    124
  • 1950 to 1959
    524
  • 1960 to 1969
    600
  • 1970 to 1979
    972
  • 1980 to 1989
    398
  • 1990 to 1999
    118
  • 2000 to 2009
    136
  • 2010 to 2013
    34
  • 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 07874 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    39
  • 1 vehicle available
    642
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,561
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    849

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07874 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07874 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07874.

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
    116
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    314
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    337
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    442
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    518
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    304
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    592
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    156
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    294
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    588
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    586
  • 90 or more minutes
    235

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 07874 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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