08525 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08525, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08525 is a zip code in Hunterdon County and Mercer County, New Jersey, which covers East Amwell, West Amwell, Hopewell, and Hopewell, with a total population of 4,611 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 08525 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08525.

The estimated population of people living in 08525 is 4,611, with a median age of 45.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08525 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,611
 -5.53% -5.99%
2020
4,881
 -1.05% -
2019
4,933
+3.03%
-
2018
4,788
 -2.39% -
2017
4,905
 - -

Population of 08525 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08525 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
86.8%
92%
 -5.65%
Black/African American
1%
2%
 -50.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.1%
3%
 +203.33%
Asian
1.8%
2%
 -10.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1%
 +10.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08525 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 08525 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08525 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08525 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.9 +1.32% 43.9 +1.15% 48.7 +2.74%
2020 45.3 0% 43.4 -2.03% 47.4 +3.04%
2019 45.3 -3% 44.3 -3.06% 46 -5.74%
2018 46.7 -1.68% 45.7 -2.97% 48.8 -0.2%
2017 47.5 - 47.1 - 48.9 -

The median age of the 08525 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 08525 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 9 256 +11.7% 197 +16.6% 281 231
10 to 19 310 +19.48% 267 -37.38% 363 180
20 to 29 171 +44.66% 254 -43.8% 246 153
30 to 39 216 -21.5% 191 +15.06% 170 218
40 to 49 430 +23.14% 372 -25.93% 521 284
50 to 59 354 -0.039999999999999% 489 -12.18% 352 424
60 to 69 426 -2.09% 398 -12.96% 412 345
70+ 232 -17.41% 342 -32.97% 189 242

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08525 zip code is $133,649.00.

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 08525.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $138,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $163,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $102,422.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08525 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 08525, 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 08525 is currently $165,558.00.

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.

28.99% of households in 08525 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 08525 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    28.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08525 is $66,879.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08525 by the total population of 08525.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08525 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08525 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
    23.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08525 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08525 zip over the age of 16 is 3,786.

Of those people, a total of 77.80% 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 08525 is 75.80%.

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 08525 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 230 41.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 195 65.60% 10.90%
25 to 29 years 204 96.60% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 173 80.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 618 90.10% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 861 92.60% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 317 88.30% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 483 94.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 413 48.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 292 32.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08525. 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 3,510 77.50% 2.80%
Black or African American 34 23.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 60 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 182 86.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 352 85.80% 2.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,304 77.20% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08525 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 08525 is 2,869, with median earnings of $66,705.00.

Women in 08525 are earning approximately 85.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,869 $66,705.00
Male 1,665 $73,396.00
Female 1,204 $63,073.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08525 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 564 $87,257.00
Business and Financial 232 $93,229.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $152,778.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $53,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $179,688.00
Community and Social Service 112 $105,086.00
Legal 85 $104,688.00
Educational and Library 283 $55,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 152 $102,045.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $74,375.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $31,429.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $14,191.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $6,377.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $20,781.00
Sales 199 $67,159.00
Office and Administrative Support 336 $49,727.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $36,071.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $53,929.00
Production 44 $70,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 40 $16,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08525 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 08525.

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 431 $87,480.00 133 $86,921.00
Business and Financial 110 $52,407.00 122 $98,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 36 $153,500.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $119,643.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $36,875.00 86 $105,647.00
Legal 53 $107,344.00 32 $85,962.00
Educational and Library 90 $95,625.00 193 $43,646.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $107,500.00 76 $102,045.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 68 $64,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $13,824.00 5 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 103 $6,540.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 19 $14,464.00
Sales 106 $108,636.00 93 $27,132.00
Office and Administrative Support 79 $73,171.00 257 $49,004.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 198 $32,273.00 34 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $53,929.00 0 $0.00
Production 36 $66,875.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $65,625.00 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 1,828 households in 08525, with an average household size of 2.51 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 1,310 families living in the 08525 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 08525:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,147 54 109 518
Average Household Size 3.08 4.22 2.42 1.09
Total Families 1,147 54 109 0
Average Household Size 3.05 4.07 2.37 0

Poverty

Of the 1,310 families living in 08525, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08525:

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 1,983 housing units in 08525.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,828 92.18%
Vacant 155 7.82%

14.83% of the total 1,983 housing units in 08525 are rental units. This is approximately 294 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,517 are occupied by the owner - or 76.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08525 is $1,781.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08525 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
    17
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    49
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    60
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    57
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    49
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    61
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08525 is $471,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08525 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    36
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    49
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    747
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    643
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08525. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08525 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    649
  • 1940 to 1949
    105
  • 1950 to 1959
    293
  • 1960 to 1969
    276
  • 1970 to 1979
    262
  • 1980 to 1989
    144
  • 1990 to 1999
    152
  • 2000 to 2009
    87
  • 2010 to 2013
    15
  • 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 08525 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    62
  • 1 vehicle available
    418
  • 2 vehicles available
    886
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    462

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08525 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08525 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08525.

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
    40
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    135
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    212
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    311
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    387
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    209
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    426
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    124
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    106
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    223
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    103
  • 90 or more minutes
    193

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 08525 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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