08501 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08501, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08501 is a zip code in Burlington County, Mercer County, and Monmouth County, New Jersey, which covers North Hanover, Hamilton, Allentown, and Upper Freehold, with a total population of 6,395 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 08501 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08501.

The estimated population of people living in 08501 is 6,395, with a median age of 50.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08501 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,395
+2.16%
+3.73%
2020
6,260
+0.55%
-
2019
6,226
+0.1%
-
2018
6,220
+0.89%
-
2017
6,165
 - -

Population of 08501 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08501 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
79.5%
86.5%
 -8.09%
Black/African American
3.8%
2.7%
 +40.74%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.9%
3.2%
 +178.13%
Asian
6.3%
4.8%
 +31.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2%
 -30.00%
Other
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08501 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 08501 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08501 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08501 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50 +1.21% 50.3 +0.6% 48.8 +0.83%
2020 49.4 +7.86% 50 +9.41% 48.4 +5.45%
2019 45.8 +0.44% 45.7 +6.78% 45.9 -1.92%
2018 45.6 -1.3% 42.8 -1.83% 46.8 -2.7%
2017 46.2 - 43.6 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 08501 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 08501 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 9 208 8.34% 381 -22.72% 202 279
10 to 19 531 -15.31% 357 +15.93% 428 402
20 to 29 300 +16.21% 287 +13.79% 341 309
30 to 39 309 -28.5% 299 +15.32% 220 317
40 to 49 346 -16.92% 401 +4.05% 285 413
50 to 59 429 +6.21% 554 +6.75% 451 568
60 to 69 449 +15.36% 516 -32.51% 513 361
70+ 317 +63.19% 481 +46.25% 565 741

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08501 zip code is $125,172.00.

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 08501.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $141,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $177,955.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,929.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08501 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 08501, 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 08501 is currently $160,564.00.

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.

30.57% of households in 08501 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 08501 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.20%
  • $200,000 or more
    30.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08501 is $63,246.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08501 by the total population of 08501.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08501 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08501 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
    28.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08501 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08501 zip over the age of 16 is 5,582.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% 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 08501 is 54.10%.

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 08501 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 498 36.10% 14.40%
20 to 24 years 520 79.00% 36.70%
25 to 29 years 130 100.00% 0.80%
30 to 34 years 169 97.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 625 84.00% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 913 83.00% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 547 83.50% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 466 59.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 853 30.00% 2.30%
75 years and over 861 10.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08501. 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 4,920 59.10% 6.90%
Black or African American 192 53.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 393 46.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 71 66.20% 23.40%
Hispanic or Latino 439 73.80% 41.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,534 57.40% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08501 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 08501 is 3,020, with median earnings of $63,778.00.

Women in 08501 are earning approximately 55.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,020 $63,778.00
Male 1,532 $85,651.00
Female 1,488 $47,105.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08501 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 382 $106,250.00
Business and Financial 262 $123,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 133 $94,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 108 $130,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $151,507.00
Community and Social Service 20 $49,375.00
Legal 93 $65,417.00
Educational and Library 224 $64,464.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 164 $26,992.00
Healthcare Practitioners 286 $73,750.00
Healthcare Support 44 $11,852.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $74,250.00
Law Enforcement 37 $136,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $6,354.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $6,750.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $6,875.00
Sales 308 $44,054.00
Office and Administrative Support 354 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $44,531.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $130,625.00
Production 28 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 51 $74,306.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08501 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 08501.

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 244 $156,771.00 138 $69,561.00
Business and Financial 95 $146,736.00 167 $110,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 109 $135,129.00 24 $9,643.00
Architecture and Engineering 105 $124,917.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 76 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 18 $48,750.00
Legal 33 $240,329.00 60 $49,881.00
Educational and Library 46 $65,833.00 178 $64,107.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $27,227.00 24 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $77,440.00 195 $58,938.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 40 $11,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $85,625.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $136,094.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $2,499.00 74 $10,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $82,679.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $4,896.00 74 $16,667.00
Sales 209 $55,391.00 99 $42,601.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $47,500.00 284 $27,078.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 26 $44,531.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $130,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 22 $49,375.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 51 $74,306.00 0 $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 2,476 households in 08501, with an average household size of 2.58 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 2,014 families living in the 08501 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 08501:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,667 92 255 462
Average Household Size 2.92 3.72 2.44 1.23
Total Families 1,667 92 255 0
Average Household Size 2.92 3.4 2.43 0

Poverty

Of the 2,014 families living in 08501, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08501:

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 2,497 housing units in 08501.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,476 99.16%
Vacant 21 0.84%

7.85% of the total 2,497 housing units in 08501 are rental units. This is approximately 196 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,247 are occupied by the owner - or 89.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08501 is $1,371.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08501 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    10
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    124
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    43
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08501 is $460,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08501 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    41
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    249
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,020
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    776
  • $1,000,000 or more
    151

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08501. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08501 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    479
  • 1940 to 1949
    64
  • 1950 to 1959
    184
  • 1960 to 1969
    77
  • 1970 to 1979
    349
  • 1980 to 1989
    105
  • 1990 to 1999
    417
  • 2000 to 2009
    727
  • 2010 to 2013
    95
  • 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 08501 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    18
  • 1 vehicle available
    629
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,148
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    681

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08501 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08501 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08501.

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
    112
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    169
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    143
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    261
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    359
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    192
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    344
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    149
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    135
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    235
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    262
  • 90 or more minutes
    104

Summary

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