08859 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08859, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08859 is a zip code in Middlesex County, New Jersey, which covers Old Bridge and Sayreville, with a total population of 24,408 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 08859 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08859.

The estimated population of people living in 08859 is 24,408, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08859 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,408
+9.05%
+10.03%
2020
22,383
 -2.19% -
2019
22,884
+2.56%
-
2018
22,312
+0.58%
-
2017
22,183
 - -

Population of 08859 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08859 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
41%
56.9%
 -27.94%
Black/African American
10.8%
8.9%
 +21.35%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
21.2%
14.1%
 +50.35%
Asian
22.9%
17.6%
 +30.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.2%
 +50.00%
Other
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08859 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 08859 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08859 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08859 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.6 -0.52% 37.1 -1.85% 39.2 -0.51%
2020 38.8 -0.26% 37.8 +1.07% 39.4 -0.76%
2019 38.9 -2.26% 37.4 -4.35% 39.7 -1.73%
2018 39.8 +1.02% 39.1 +2.36% 40.4 +0.5%
2017 39.4 - 38.2 - 40.2 -

The median age of the 08859 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 08859 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 1,342 +24.17% 1,325 -16.72% 1,642 1,086
10 to 19 1,280 +6.97% 1,375 +22.22% 1,313 1,657
20 to 29 1,427 +4.63% 1,266 +31.39% 1,443 1,633
30 to 39 1,697 +16.83% 1,631 +15.35% 1,974 1,881
40 to 49 1,546 +2.48% 1,601 -19.83% 1,555 1,285
50 to 59 1,493 +19.56% 1,523 +32.49% 1,802 2,070
60 to 69 1,504 -0.12% 1,350 +24.39% 1,491 1,691
70+ 653 +31.21% 1,170 -10.9% 852 1,033

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08859 zip code is $89,881.00.

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 08859.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,427.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,111.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,396.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08859 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 08859, 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 08859 is currently $108,621.00.

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.

13.23% of households in 08859 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 08859 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08859 is $40,120.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08859 by the total population of 08859.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08859 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08859 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
    15.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08859 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08859 zip over the age of 16 is 19,853.

Of those people, a total of 72.20% 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 08859 is 68.50%.

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 08859 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,143 39.00% 6.10%
20 to 24 years 1,411 81.80% 5.10%
25 to 29 years 1,665 93.00% 5.00%
30 to 34 years 2,240 93.20% 2.10%
35 to 44 years 3,158 84.40% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 3,313 89.10% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 1,856 80.00% 7.10%
60 to 64 years 1,666 75.60% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 2,427 29.10% 14.00%
75 years and over 974 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08859. 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 11,249 69.80% 4.60%
Black or African American 2,157 79.70% 1.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 52.60% 0.00%
Asian 4,374 74.20% 9.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 575 81.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,479 70.80% 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,617 76.70% 2.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,032 69.10% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08859 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 08859 is 13,592, with median earnings of $50,378.00.

Women in 08859 are earning approximately 77.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,592 $50,378.00
Male 7,272 $57,517.00
Female 6,320 $44,828.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08859 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 1,259 $93,281.00
Business and Financial 944 $83,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 972 $78,944.00
Architecture and Engineering 366 $86,786.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 219 $67,131.00
Community and Social Service 155 $74,135.00
Legal 156 $32,468.00
Educational and Library 668 $62,857.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 222 $26,769.00
Healthcare Practitioners 875 $63,438.00
Healthcare Support 599 $32,740.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 148 $48,611.00
Law Enforcement 134 $102,222.00
Food Preparation and Serving 754 $15,690.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $22,222.00
Personal Care and Service 276 $30,833.00
Sales 1,203 $27,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,910 $45,274.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 432 $58,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 282 $56,604.00
Production 440 $42,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 846 $41,685.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08859 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 08859.

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 800 $90,800.00 459 $97,929.00
Business and Financial 442 $93,750.00 502 $82,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 839 $78,046.00 133 $93,983.00
Architecture and Engineering 366 $86,786.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 114 $65,119.00 105 $70,903.00
Community and Social Service 19 $40,341.00 136 $83,194.00
Legal 25 $92,625.00 131 $32,073.00
Educational and Library 152 $61,731.00 516 $63,400.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $39,453.00 181 $26,474.00
Healthcare Practitioners 190 $71,136.00 685 $63,153.00
Healthcare Support 108 $38,151.00 491 $26,858.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 137 $48,917.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 127 $101,979.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 432 $30,426.00 322 $13,730.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $33,833.00 54 $20,741.00
Personal Care and Service 143 $59,208.00 133 $12,875.00
Sales 548 $44,013.00 655 $18,563.00
Office and Administrative Support 635 $44,145.00 1,275 $46,004.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 425 $59,844.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 282 $56,604.00 0 $0.00
Production 240 $70,152.00 200 $34,219.00
Transportation and Material Moving 818 $41,371.00 28 $42,333.00

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 8,837 households in 08859, with an average household size of 2.76 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 6,365 families living in the 08859 zip code with an average family size of 3.3 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 08859:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,592 731 1,042 2,472
Average Household Size 3.49 3.58 2.72 1.17
Total Families 4,592 731 1,042 0
Average Household Size 3.49 3.11 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 6,365 families living in 08859, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08859:

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 8,989 housing units in 08859.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,837 98.31%
Vacant 152 1.69%

38.90% of the total 8,989 housing units in 08859 are rental units. This is approximately 3,497 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,303 are occupied by the owner - or 58.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08859 is $1,419.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08859 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
    37
  • Less than $500
    109
  • $500 to $999
    105
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,865
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    836
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    484
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    66
  • $3,000 or more
    32

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08859 is $342,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08859 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    158
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    79
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    75
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,368
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,939
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    460
  • $1,000,000 or more
    84

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08859. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08859 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    320
  • 1940 to 1949
    144
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,143
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,732
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,254
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,322
  • 1990 to 1999
    658
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,048
  • 2010 to 2013
    368
  • 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 08859 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    367
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,295
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,282
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,893

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08859 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08859 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08859.

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
    220
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    559
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,098
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,653
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,625
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    755
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,615
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    485
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    648
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    877
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,500
  • 90 or more minutes
    771

Summary

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