08827 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08827, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08827 is a zip code in Hunterdon County and Warren County, New Jersey, which covers Alexandria, Bethlehem, Hampton, Lebanon, Union, and Washington, with a total population of 3,824 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 08827 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08827.

The estimated population of people living in 08827 is 3,824, with a median age of 48.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08827 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,824
 -2.3% -10.99%
2020
3,914
 -5.89% -
2019
4,159
+1.81%
-
2018
4,085
 -4.91% -
2017
4,296
 - -

Population of 08827 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08827 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
88.6%
89.9%
 -1.45%
Black/African American
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.7%
7.8%
 -26.92%
Asian
1.9%
1.5%
 +26.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%
Other
1.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08827 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 08827 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08827 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08827 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.2 -5.12% 49 -7.37% 47.6 -4.23%
2020 50.8 +3.46% 52.9 +7.96% 49.7 +1.02%
2019 49.1 +2.94% 49 +2.51% 49.2 +3.36%
2018 47.7 -2.45% 47.8 0% 47.6 -5.74%
2017 48.9 - 47.8 - 50.5 -

The median age of the 08827 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 08827 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 9 248 -64.37% 128 +28.09% 120 155
10 to 19 238 -44.79% 314 -15.44% 143 256
20 to 29 229 +41.2% 171 -17.91% 293 135
30 to 39 181 1.73% 228 -11.56% 173 202
40 to 49 258 -4.95% 198 +57.5% 221 305
50 to 59 415 -1.89% 510 -38% 384 336
60 to 69 340 -5.28% 237 -0.54% 319 231
70+ 259 19.91% 342 -3.95% 246 305

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08827 zip code is $111,793.00.

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 08827.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $158,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $74,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08827 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 08827, 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 08827 is currently $149,910.00.

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.

21.08% of households in 08827 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 08827 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    21.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08827 is $62,392.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08827 by the total population of 08827.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08827 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08827 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
    16.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08827 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08827 zip over the age of 16 is 3,288.

Of those people, a total of 66.20% 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 08827 is 63.60%.

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 08827 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 138 49.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 212 78.80% 0.60%
25 to 29 years 216 88.90% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 216 95.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 418 66.30% 7.60%
45 to 54 years 650 88.20% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 337 80.70% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 246 81.70% 7.50%
65 to 74 years 542 39.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 313 2.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08827. 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 3,025 65.40% 3.00%
Black or African American 39 71.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 72 95.80% 11.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 82 92.70% 21.10%
Two or more races 59 45.80% 14.80%
Hispanic or Latino 147 63.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,929 65.90% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08827 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 08827 is 2,090, with median earnings of $58,730.00.

Women in 08827 are earning approximately 74.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,090 $58,730.00
Male 1,263 $63,397.00
Female 827 $47,269.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08827 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 355 $155,821.00
Business and Financial 77 $107,266.00
Computer and Mathematical 112 $113,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $74,732.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $96,354.00
Community and Social Service 12 $38,750.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $66,838.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22 $126,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 107 $78,125.00
Healthcare Support 48 $4,900.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $130,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $11,648.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $29,063.00
Personal Care and Service 83 $9,330.00
Sales 144 $62,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 206 $45,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 150 $54,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $53,281.00
Production 58 $112,734.00
Transportation and Material Moving 159 $59,306.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08827 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 08827.

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 236 $156,714.00 119 $107,917.00
Business and Financial 33 $214,821.00 44 $105,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $113,698.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $96,250.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 10 $69,167.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 12 $38,750.00
Legal 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $80,417.00 54 $65,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 8 $45,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 96 $76,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 48 $4,900.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $130,417.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $12,273.00 33 $4,018.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $36,250.00 18 $19,643.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 67 $15,045.00
Sales 90 $72,500.00 54 $6,912.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $4,531.00 164 $46,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 150 $54,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $53,281.00 0 $0.00
Production 32 $16,250.00 26 $113,289.00
Transportation and Material Moving 159 $59,306.00 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 1,561 households in 08827, with an average household size of 2.45 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 1,203 families living in the 08827 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 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 08827:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,055 72 76 358
Average Household Size 2.88 2.47 2.38 1.2
Total Families 1,055 72 76 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.19 2.16 0

Poverty

Of the 1,203 families living in 08827, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08827:

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 1,697 housing units in 08827.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,561 91.99%
Vacant 136 8.01%

8.31% of the total 1,697 housing units in 08827 are rental units. This is approximately 141 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,404 are occupied by the owner - or 82.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08827 is $748.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08827 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
    16
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    31
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    31
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08827 is $378,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08827 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    6
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    64
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    332
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    650
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    316
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08827. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08827 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    337
  • 1940 to 1949
    83
  • 1950 to 1959
    120
  • 1960 to 1969
    204
  • 1970 to 1979
    314
  • 1980 to 1989
    307
  • 1990 to 1999
    172
  • 2000 to 2009
    141
  • 2010 to 2013
    19
  • 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 08827 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    70
  • 1 vehicle available
    239
  • 2 vehicles available
    658
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    594

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08827 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08827 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08827.

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
    62
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    58
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    116
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    104
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    251
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    199
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    303
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    81
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    198
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    234
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

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