08361 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08361, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08361 is a zip code in Cumberland County, New Jersey, which covers Vineland, with a total population of 18,953 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 08361 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08361.

The estimated population of people living in 08361 is 18,953, with a median age of 44.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08361 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,953
+3.38%
+1.95%
2020
18,334
 -0.75% -
2019
18,472
 -1.38% -
2018
18,730
+0.75%
-
2017
18,590
 - -

Population of 08361 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08361 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
63.8%
69%
 -7.54%
Black/African American
9.2%
9.8%
 -6.12%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
21.7%
15.8%
 +37.34%
Asian
2.6%
2.4%
 +8.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.4%
 +8.33%
Other
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08361 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 08361 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08361 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08361 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.9 +4.42% 40.5 +2.02% 47.3 +1.5%
2020 43 -1.15% 39.7 -4.34% 46.6 +2.64%
2019 43.5 +0.93% 41.5 +1.47% 45.4 0%
2018 43.1 -3.15% 40.9 -7.67% 45.4 +0.89%
2017 44.5 - 44.3 - 45 -

The median age of the 08361 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 08361 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 1,087 +24.76% 1,020 -12.66% 1,324 864
10 to 19 986 +38.25% 1,157 -0.94% 1,385 1,126
20 to 29 870 +28.8% 987 +7.12% 1,145 1,043
30 to 39 976 -30.67% 1,266 -22.65% 706 994
40 to 49 1,268 -5.86% 1,332 -15.18% 1,180 1,132
50 to 59 1,457 -20.43% 1,560 -21.16% 1,180 1,249
60 to 69 1,082 +22.11% 1,121 +48.22% 1,319 1,755
70+ 984 +9.86% 1,437 +3.55% 1,078 1,473

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08361 zip code is $83,728.00.

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 08361.

  • Under 25
    $19,698.00
  • 25 to 44
    $115,298.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,822.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,119.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08361 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 08361, 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 08361 is currently $101,620.00.

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.

11.13% of households in 08361 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 08361 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08361 is $36,798.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08361 by the total population of 08361.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08361 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08361 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
    16.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08361 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08361 zip over the age of 16 is 15,565.

Of those people, a total of 55.60% 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 08361 is 52.70%.

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 08361 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,311 20.00% 24.40%
20 to 24 years 1,214 73.90% 11.90%
25 to 29 years 974 85.90% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 670 83.10% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 1,933 80.50% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 2,404 83.30% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 1,434 72.80% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 1,354 54.10% 6.40%
65 to 74 years 2,576 26.90% 3.60%
75 years and over 1,695 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08361. 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 12,578 56.70% 5.50%
Black or African American 1,444 49.80% 3.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 356 59.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 352 40.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 832 53.00% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,728 57.60% 7.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,719 56.50% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08361 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 08361 is 8,198, with median earnings of $50,315.00.

Women in 08361 are earning approximately 82.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,198 $50,315.00
Male 4,308 $52,064.00
Female 3,890 $42,780.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08361 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 616 $80,795.00
Business and Financial 344 $81,200.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $90,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 195 $75,807.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 76 $83,561.00
Community and Social Service 226 $52,905.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 1,019 $41,701.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 680 $66,399.00
Healthcare Support 201 $27,344.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 149 $44,583.00
Law Enforcement 242 $79,740.00
Food Preparation and Serving 391 $19,271.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 369 $50,334.00
Personal Care and Service 212 $18,929.00
Sales 827 $30,950.00
Office and Administrative Support 848 $34,695.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 496 $76,935.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 348 $41,475.00
Production 367 $40,804.00
Transportation and Material Moving 289 $48,224.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08361 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 08361.

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 395 $98,806.00 221 $66,433.00
Business and Financial 76 $118,417.00 268 $80,100.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $86,250.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 195 $75,807.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 57 $0.00
Community and Social Service 88 $36,042.00 138 $80,341.00
Legal 14 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 298 $64,583.00 721 $29,774.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 189 $56,953.00 491 $66,661.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 187 $32,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 109 $44,583.00 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 242 $79,740.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 157 $28,477.00 234 $15,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 264 $50,382.00 105 $9,632.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $0.00 158 $31,810.00
Sales 447 $31,808.00 380 $22,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 243 $49,896.00 605 $32,576.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 496 $76,935.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 348 $41,475.00 0 $0.00
Production 211 $35,865.00 156 $128,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 254 $53,026.00 35 $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 6,520 households in 08361, with an average household size of 2.69 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 4,791 families living in the 08361 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 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 08361:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,514 433 844 1,729
Average Household Size 3.28 3.24 3.01 1.21
Total Families 3,514 433 844 0
Average Household Size 3.27 3.14 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 4,791 families living in 08361, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08361:

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 7,017 housing units in 08361.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,520 92.92%
Vacant 497 7.08%

18.55% of the total 7,017 housing units in 08361 are rental units. This is approximately 1,302 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,193 are occupied by the owner - or 74.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08361 is $1,250.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08361 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
    25
  • Less than $500
    118
  • $500 to $999
    113
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    896
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    118
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    57
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08361 is $226,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08361 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    204
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    171
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    541
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,067
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,376
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    592
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    242
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08361. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08361 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    490
  • 1940 to 1949
    235
  • 1950 to 1959
    908
  • 1960 to 1969
    794
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,218
  • 1980 to 1989
    984
  • 1990 to 1999
    755
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,339
  • 2010 to 2013
    287
  • 2014 or later
    7

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 08361 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    408
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,585
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,878
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,649

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08361 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08361 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08361.

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
    195
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,105
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,651
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,162
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    815
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    306
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    879
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    172
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    669
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    282
  • 90 or more minutes
    104

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 08361 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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