08619 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08619, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08619 is a zip code in Mercer County, New Jersey, which covers Hamilton, with a total population of 23,438 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 08619 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08619.

The estimated population of people living in 08619 is 23,438, with a median age of 41.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08619 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,438
+4.56%
+8.54%
2020
22,416
+3.97%
-
2019
21,560
+2.6%
-
2018
21,013
 -2.69% -
2017
21,593
 - -

Population of 08619 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08619 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
69.6%
72.5%
 -4.00%
Black/African American
9.2%
8.4%
 +9.52%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
13.1%
10.9%
 +20.18%
Asian
5.7%
6.1%
 -6.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.8%
 +22.22%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08619 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 08619 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08619 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08619 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.3 -3.5% 39.1 -2.98% 44.4 -2.2%
2020 42.8 -2.28% 40.3 -7.36% 45.4 +3.65%
2019 43.8 -2.01% 43.5 +1.4% 43.8 -6.01%
2018 44.7 +4.68% 42.9 +4.38% 46.6 +6.64%
2017 42.7 - 41.1 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 08619 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 08619 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 9 959 +15.78% 1,309 4.66% 1,034 1,296
10 to 19 1,141 1.36% 1,004 +13.62% 1,140 1,129
20 to 29 1,387 +24.7% 1,423 +14.65% 1,702 1,632
30 to 39 1,514 +26% 1,531 +5.85% 1,920 1,600
40 to 49 1,374 -9.99% 1,243 -2.29% 1,232 1,202
50 to 59 1,629 -0.45% 1,648 +12.78% 1,604 1,858
60 to 69 1,178 +17.16% 1,630 +12.21% 1,370 1,823
70+ 1,015 +18.97% 1,608 +5.42% 1,218 1,678

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08619 zip code is $89,825.00.

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 08619.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,231.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,641.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,958.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08619 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 08619, 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 08619 is currently $104,838.00.

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.

8.94% of households in 08619 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 08619 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08619 is $42,327.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08619 by the total population of 08619.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08619 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08619 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
    14.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08619 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08619 zip over the age of 16 is 19,870.

Of those people, a total of 68.20% 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 08619 is 65.60%.

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 08619 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,031 43.90% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 1,477 81.70% 6.20%
25 to 29 years 1,857 95.20% 10.60%
30 to 34 years 1,888 88.10% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 2,620 83.70% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 3,291 91.90% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 1,617 78.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,708 63.80% 7.20%
65 to 74 years 2,504 33.30% 3.20%
75 years and over 1,877 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08619. 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 15,551 65.80% 2.70%
Black or African American 1,841 77.60% 5.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,167 64.70% 2.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 33 45.50% 0.00%
Other 305 86.90% 3.80%
Two or more races 973 89.20% 18.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,962 83.00% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,489 64.80% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08619 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 08619 is 13,026, with median earnings of $49,322.00.

Women in 08619 are earning approximately 77.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,026 $49,322.00
Male 6,606 $55,938.00
Female 6,420 $43,229.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08619 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 1,736 $75,139.00
Business and Financial 710 $67,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 479 $97,614.00
Architecture and Engineering 173 $96,382.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 166 $50,385.00
Community and Social Service 346 $56,149.00
Legal 119 $72,159.00
Educational and Library 1,207 $55,898.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 235 $49,676.00
Healthcare Practitioners 445 $64,509.00
Healthcare Support 397 $30,190.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $43,462.00
Law Enforcement 360 $88,088.00
Food Preparation and Serving 649 $16,146.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 202 $38,021.00
Personal Care and Service 328 $27,045.00
Sales 1,237 $38,413.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,940 $38,842.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 456 $65,216.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 203 $58,580.00
Production 518 $32,711.00
Transportation and Material Moving 453 $31,996.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08619 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 08619.

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 1,024 $79,667.00 712 $63,681.00
Business and Financial 355 $73,013.00 355 $64,464.00
Computer and Mathematical 305 $98,750.00 174 $87,288.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $113,393.00 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $54,286.00 100 $44,043.00
Community and Social Service 77 $32,326.00 269 $56,858.00
Legal 55 $80,982.00 64 $65,313.00
Educational and Library 273 $62,469.00 934 $52,703.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $57,273.00 161 $35,156.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $77,946.00 406 $62,768.00
Healthcare Support 144 $31,607.00 253 $26,269.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $43,462.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 339 $89,632.00 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 302 $20,737.00 347 $6,989.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $48,750.00 76 $36,250.00
Personal Care and Service 140 $41,196.00 188 $10,441.00
Sales 632 $56,731.00 605 $21,103.00
Office and Administrative Support 476 $48,056.00 1,464 $34,427.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 456 $65,216.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 188 $59,432.00 15 $0.00
Production 408 $33,447.00 110 $24,054.00
Transportation and Material Moving 383 $30,690.00 70 $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 9,103 households in 08619, with an average household size of 2.53 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 5,994 families living in the 08619 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 08619:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,631 269 1,094 3,109
Average Household Size 3.24 3.38 3.1 1.21
Total Families 4,631 269 1,094 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.86 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 5,994 families living in 08619, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08619:

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 9,588 housing units in 08619.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,103 94.94%
Vacant 485 5.06%

27.25% of the total 9,588 housing units in 08619 are rental units. This is approximately 2,613 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,416 are occupied by the owner - or 66.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08619 is $1,469.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08619 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
    74
  • Less than $500
    206
  • $500 to $999
    66
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,146
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    951
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    97
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    80
  • $3,000 or more
    67

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08619 is $267,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08619 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    28
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    24
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    209
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    970
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,839
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,128
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    204
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08619. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08619 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    929
  • 1940 to 1949
    863
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,913
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,608
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,921
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,257
  • 1990 to 1999
    515
  • 2000 to 2009
    213
  • 2010 to 2013
    369
  • 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 08619 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    542
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,932
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,628
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,001

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08619 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08619 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08619.

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
    169
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,077
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,976
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,273
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,743
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    706
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,112
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    227
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    336
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    534
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    860
  • 90 or more minutes
    452

Summary

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