07882 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07882, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07882 is a zip code in Hunterdon County and Warren County, New Jersey, which covers Lebanon, Franklin, Harmony, Mansfield, Washington, Washington, and White, with a total population of 14,521 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 07882 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07882.

The estimated population of people living in 07882 is 14,521, with a median age of 43.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07882 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,521
+4.53%
-2.61%
2020
13,892
 -3.64% -
2019
14,417
 -0.35% -
2018
14,468
 -2.96% -
2017
14,910
 - -

Population of 07882 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07882 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
81.2%
83.8%
 -3.10%
Black/African American
3.5%
4.7%
 -25.53%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.1%
7.5%
 +34.67%
Asian
3.1%
2.7%
 +14.81%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.3%
 +38.46%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07882 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 07882 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07882 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07882 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.7 -1.35% 43.9 0% 43.5 -2.68%
2020 44.3 -0.23% 43.9 +3.29% 44.7 -3.04%
2019 44.4 +1.6% 42.5 +0.24% 46.1 +2.9%
2018 43.7 +1.39% 42.4 +0.47% 44.8 +0.9%
2017 43.1 - 42.2 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 07882 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 07882 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 9 732 -1.73% 714 -2.03% 713 646
10 to 19 1,009 -4.29% 1,007 +19.19% 964 1,184
20 to 29 918 -2.83% 912 -21.82% 864 722
30 to 39 716 -4.4% 864 -6.89% 678 798
40 to 49 1,109 -2.51% 1,161 -4.09% 1,080 1,100
50 to 59 1,415 -31.15% 1,514 -21.6% 1,022 1,186
60 to 69 555 +80.21% 907 +14.19% 1,117 1,036
70+ 652 -8.23% 725 +16.05% 574 837

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07882 zip code is $82,616.00.

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 07882.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,781.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,128.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07882 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 07882, 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 07882 is currently $102,630.00.

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.

10.04% of households in 07882 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 07882 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07882 is $41,677.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07882 by the total population of 07882.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07882 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07882 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
    9.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07882 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07882 zip over the age of 16 is 11,739.

Of those people, a total of 66.60% 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 07882 is 63.00%.

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 07882 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 725 29.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 835 81.80% 11.00%
25 to 29 years 751 93.50% 4.80%
30 to 34 years 1,037 92.20% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 1,327 76.90% 8.30%
45 to 54 years 2,420 80.70% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,080 77.50% 10.20%
60 to 64 years 1,215 76.50% 5.90%
65 to 74 years 1,422 31.40% 0.90%
75 years and over 927 7.70% 19.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07882. 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 10,257 65.70% 5.80%
Black or African American 369 84.80% 9.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 300 77.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 522 57.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 291 79.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,008 59.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,841 65.80% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07882 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 07882 is 7,396, with median earnings of $50,331.00.

Women in 07882 are earning approximately 51.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,396 $50,331.00
Male 3,884 $66,529.00
Female 3,512 $34,560.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07882 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 846 $86,471.00
Business and Financial 278 $105,037.00
Computer and Mathematical 222 $118,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 155 $67,015.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $71,125.00
Community and Social Service 86 $112,917.00
Legal 54 $63,281.00
Educational and Library 450 $58,194.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 113 $53,358.00
Healthcare Practitioners 491 $31,535.00
Healthcare Support 124 $29,244.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $70,030.00
Law Enforcement 111 $90,255.00
Food Preparation and Serving 274 $13,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 449 $30,350.00
Personal Care and Service 140 $12,143.00
Sales 661 $23,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 789 $48,510.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 496 $54,621.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $62,283.00
Production 284 $42,365.00
Transportation and Material Moving 379 $34,726.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07882 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 07882.

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 495 $111,518.00 351 $55,284.00
Business and Financial 167 $106,415.00 111 $56,806.00
Computer and Mathematical 205 $119,208.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $70,729.00 33 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $71,125.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 86 $112,917.00
Legal 19 $0.00 35 $0.00
Educational and Library 96 $77,000.00 354 $42,222.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 101 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $84,219.00 403 $30,340.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 124 $29,244.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 125 $70,595.00 37 $0.00
Law Enforcement 111 $90,255.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $0.00 187 $16,607.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $29,817.00 199 $30,650.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $7,014.00 111 $15,027.00
Sales 206 $72,321.00 455 $10,335.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $83,365.00 627 $47,644.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 496 $54,621.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 281 $62,797.00 23 $0.00
Production 129 $45,060.00 155 $37,355.00
Transportation and Material Moving 304 $35,086.00 75 $34,236.00

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 5,836 households in 07882, with an average household size of 2.48 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 3,735 families living in the 07882 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 07882:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,025 182 528 2,101
Average Household Size 3.28 2.97 2.54 1.27
Total Families 3,025 182 528 0
Average Household Size 3.25 2.67 2.47 0

Poverty

Of the 3,735 families living in 07882, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07882:

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 6,233 housing units in 07882.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,836 93.63%
Vacant 397 6.37%

29.31% of the total 6,233 housing units in 07882 are rental units. This is approximately 1,827 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,009 are occupied by the owner - or 64.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07882 is $1,169.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07882 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
    48
  • $500 to $999
    423
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    846
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    275
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    138
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    97
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07882 is $257,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07882 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    114
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    77
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    168
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    823
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,292
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,307
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    228
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07882. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07882 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,572
  • 1940 to 1949
    446
  • 1950 to 1959
    776
  • 1960 to 1969
    462
  • 1970 to 1979
    772
  • 1980 to 1989
    716
  • 1990 to 1999
    485
  • 2000 to 2009
    686
  • 2010 to 2013
    318
  • 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 07882 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    410
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,556
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,550
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,320

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07882 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07882 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07882.

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
    229
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    739
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    403
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    510
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    442
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    256
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,116
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    300
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    505
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    664
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,030
  • 90 or more minutes
    310

Summary

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