08092 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08092, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08092 is a zip code in Ocean County, New Jersey, which covers Eagleswood, Little Egg Harbor, and Stafford, with a total population of 3,044 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 08092 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08092.

The estimated population of people living in 08092 is 3,044, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08092 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,044
 -6.54% -14.42%
2020
3,257
 -4.01% -
2019
3,393
 -2.39% -
2018
3,476
 -2.28% -
2017
3,557
 - -

Population of 08092 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08092 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
94.8%
93%
 +1.94%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.1%
5.1%
 -78.43%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2%
 +70.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08092 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 08092 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08092 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08092 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 -3.22% 46.2 -1.91% 44.3 -1.12%
2020 46.6 -2.92% 47.1 -2.08% 44.8 -6.67%
2019 48 +2.56% 48.1 +3.22% 48 +2.35%
2018 46.8 +5.64% 46.6 +9.13% 46.9 +2.63%
2017 44.3 - 42.7 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 08092 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 08092 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 9 197 9.57% 148 +6.43% 192 156
10 to 19 295 -40.8% 255 -53.58% 179 134
20 to 29 267 -57.86% 153 +6.64% 123 160
30 to 39 124 +13.62% 160 -1.58% 136 138
40 to 49 222 +23.22% 261 +12.13% 246 288
50 to 59 334 -26.63% 299 -32.01% 251 202
60 to 69 224 +16.3% 180 +18.32% 258 205
70+ 206 6.51% 232 -17.09% 205 171

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08092 zip code is $100,662.00.

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 08092.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $163,094.00
  • 45 to 64
    $123,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08092 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 08092, 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 08092 is currently $129,797.00.

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.

14.64% of households in 08092 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 08092 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    22.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08092 is $49,382.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08092 by the total population of 08092.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08092 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08092 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
    12.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08092 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08092 zip over the age of 16 is 2,566.

Of those people, a total of 69.10% 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 08092 is 64.10%.

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 08092 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 183 66.70% 18.20%
20 to 24 years 188 87.20% 3.00%
25 to 29 years 95 100.00% 10.50%
30 to 34 years 179 84.90% 13.80%
35 to 44 years 395 86.60% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 435 86.90% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 252 89.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 330 58.80% 8.80%
65 to 74 years 303 24.40% 4.10%
75 years and over 206 12.60% 7.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08092. 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 2,435 67.60% 5.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 15 100.00% 26.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 102 96.10% 8.60%
Hispanic or Latino 23 56.50% 30.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,416 67.70% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08092 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 08092 is 1,644, with median earnings of $59,539.00.

Women in 08092 are earning approximately 59.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,644 $59,539.00
Male 890 $79,375.00
Female 754 $46,912.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08092 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 170 $103,333.00
Business and Financial 84 $76,042.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $85,469.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $59,150.00
Legal 27 $79,464.00
Educational and Library 151 $70,964.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $126,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 93 $64,306.00
Healthcare Support 36 $37,955.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $52,218.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $9,781.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $45,417.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $9,167.00
Sales 245 $73,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 168 $41,429.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $135,652.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $66,528.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $77,708.00
Production 31 $59,271.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $34,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08092 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 08092.

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 93 $68,750.00 77 $130,037.00
Business and Financial 35 $161,641.00 49 $68,047.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $85,469.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 30 $0.00
Legal 16 $86,250.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $88,077.00 131 $70,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00 65 $60,625.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 36 $37,955.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $52,218.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $2,499.00 96 $9,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $56,750.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 8 $0.00
Sales 141 $105,054.00 104 $16,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $105,054.00 115 $38,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $135,652.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $66,528.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $77,708.00 0 $0.00
Production 28 $59,583.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $54,000.00 8 $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 1,141 households in 08092, with an average household size of 2.67 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 864 families living in the 08092 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 08092:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 713 53 98 277
Average Household Size 3.14 2.89 3.1 1.27
Total Families 713 53 98 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.3 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 864 families living in 08092, 1.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08092:

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 1,415 housing units in 08092.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,141 80.64%
Vacant 274 19.36%

11.66% of the total 1,415 housing units in 08092 are rental units. This is approximately 165 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 946 are occupied by the owner - or 66.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08092 is $1,172.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08092 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    39
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    47
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    43
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08092 is $350,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08092 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    36
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    19
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    87
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    233
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    298
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    251
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08092. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08092 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    204
  • 1940 to 1949
    82
  • 1950 to 1959
    161
  • 1960 to 1969
    74
  • 1970 to 1979
    154
  • 1980 to 1989
    129
  • 1990 to 1999
    239
  • 2000 to 2009
    235
  • 2010 to 2013
    137
  • 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 08092 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    45
  • 1 vehicle available
    223
  • 2 vehicles available
    447
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    426

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08092 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08092 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08092.

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
    15
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    193
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    171
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    308
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    182
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    80
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    49
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    97
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    94
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    162
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    75
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 08092 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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