08801 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08801, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08801 is a zip code in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, which covers Clinton and Franklin, with a total population of 8,296 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 08801 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08801.

The estimated population of people living in 08801 is 8,296, with a median age of 34.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08801 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,296
 -1.04% -7.81%
2020
8,383
 -1.42% -
2019
8,504
 -5.41% -
2018
8,990
 -0.1% -
2017
8,999
 - -

Population of 08801 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08801 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
69.1%
63.7%
 +8.48%
Black/African American
14.9%
17.1%
 -12.87%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.7%
11.9%
 -26.89%
Asian
4.8%
4.6%
 +4.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.3%
 -4.35%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08801 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 08801 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08801 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08801 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.8 +7.08% 27.1 +7.11% 47.8 +1.27%
2020 32.5 +7.26% 25.3 +3.27% 47.2 +0.21%
2019 30.3 +6.32% 24.5 -1.21% 47.1 +2.17%
2018 28.5 +1.06% 24.8 +2.06% 46.1 +2.9%
2017 28.2 - 24.3 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 08801 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 08801 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 9 311 -48.81% 232 +54.87% 180 367
10 to 19 977 +18.26% 506 -54.81% 1,149 279
20 to 29 2,286 -43.72% 337 +9.25% 1,413 350
30 to 39 285 +67.12% 396 -9.59% 510 352
40 to 49 502 -32.37% 467 +3.49% 339 473
50 to 59 604 -10.01% 635 -0.2% 543 633
60 to 69 390 +19.8% 366 +15.83% 463 425
70+ 277 +28.11% 428 +9.42% 361 459

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08801 zip code is $143,030.00.

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 08801.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $212,589.00
  • 45 to 64
    $204,681.00
  • 65 and over
    $85,069.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08801 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 08801, 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 08801 is currently $193,178.00.

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.

38.85% of households in 08801 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 08801 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    38.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08801 is $59,754.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08801 by the total population of 08801.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08801 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08801 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
    26.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08801 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08801 zip over the age of 16 is 7,255.

Of those people, a total of 48.20% 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 08801 is 45.00%.

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 08801 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 934 19.90% 24.70%
20 to 24 years 1,009 18.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 754 31.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 430 75.10% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 862 75.30% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 930 83.50% 14.30%
55 to 59 years 628 86.50% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 537 65.00% 5.20%
65 to 74 years 732 32.70% 8.40%
75 years and over 439 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08801. 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 5,188 60.70% 4.70%
Black or African American 1,297 8.00% 67.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 288 51.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 334 20.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 148 18.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 676 17.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,992 62.10% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08801 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 08801 is 3,268, with median earnings of $92,679.00.

Women in 08801 are earning approximately 65.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,268 $92,679.00
Male 1,600 $108,571.00
Female 1,668 $71,279.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08801 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 550 $120,476.00
Business and Financial 408 $156,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 75 $109,519.00
Architecture and Engineering 161 $107,219.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 78 $175,625.00
Community and Social Service 96 $47,391.00
Legal 94 $150,948.00
Educational and Library 175 $38,878.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $43,021.00
Healthcare Practitioners 198 $139,205.00
Healthcare Support 145 $31,599.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $9,659.00
Sales 443 $74,514.00
Office and Administrative Support 335 $43,705.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $111,103.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $42,137.00
Production 116 $95,568.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08801 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 08801.

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 383 $179,250.00 167 $89,306.00
Business and Financial 179 $111,736.00 229 $177,530.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $171,071.00 57 $108,942.00
Architecture and Engineering 144 $117,813.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 53 $175,430.00
Community and Social Service 19 $76,016.00 77 $46,685.00
Legal 31 $94,688.00 63 $151,940.00
Educational and Library 31 $78,750.00 144 $38,590.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $77,981.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $250,001.00 146 $138,523.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 145 $31,599.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 55 $9,659.00
Sales 311 $70,046.00 132 $107,328.00
Office and Administrative Support 84 $44,744.00 251 $41,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $111,103.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $62,955.00 17 $0.00
Production 95 $96,761.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00 23 $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 2,530 households in 08801, with an average household size of 2.43 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 1,890 families living in the 08801 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 08801:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,576 71 243 640
Average Household Size 2.95 2.83 2.57 1.04
Total Families 1,576 71 243 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.83 2.48 0

Poverty

Of the 1,890 families living in 08801, 1.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08801:

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 2,721 housing units in 08801.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,530 92.98%
Vacant 191 7.02%

13.78% of the total 2,721 housing units in 08801 are rental units. This is approximately 375 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,125 are occupied by the owner - or 78.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08801 is $1,900.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08801 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
    43
  • $500 to $999
    10
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    48
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    108
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    84
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    68
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08801 is $451,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08801 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    65
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    116
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    165
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    933
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    799
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08801. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08801 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    313
  • 1940 to 1949
    82
  • 1950 to 1959
    102
  • 1960 to 1969
    201
  • 1970 to 1979
    310
  • 1980 to 1989
    696
  • 1990 to 1999
    744
  • 2000 to 2009
    253
  • 2010 to 2013
    20
  • 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 08801 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    36
  • 1 vehicle available
    775
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,002
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    717

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08801 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08801 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08801.

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
    54
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    123
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    277
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    207
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    227
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    117
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    393
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    124
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    504
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    432
  • 90 or more minutes
    123

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 08801 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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