08865 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 08865, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

08865 is a zip code in Warren County, New Jersey, which covers Alpha, Greenwich, Harmony, Lopatcong, Phillipsburg, Pohatcong, and White, with a total population of 30,179 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 08865 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 08865.

The estimated population of people living in 08865 is 30,179, with a median age of 42.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 08865 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,179
+3.56%
+4.49%
2020
29,142
+0.54%
-
2019
28,986
+0.49%
-
2018
28,846
 -0.13% -
2017
28,883
 - -

Population of 08865 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 08865 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
73.6%
78.9%
 -6.72%
Black/African American
7.6%
7.3%
 +4.11%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12.1%
9.6%
 +26.04%
Asian
2.1%
2%
 +5.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
1.9%
 +126.32%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 08865 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 08865 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 08865 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 08865 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.3 -0.24% 40.2 +0.25% 45.9 -1.71%
2020 42.4 -1.85% 40.1 -3.61% 46.7 +3.09%
2019 43.2 +1.41% 41.6 +2.21% 45.3 +0.89%
2018 42.6 +0.71% 40.7 +0.74% 44.9 +1.81%
2017 42.3 - 40.4 - 44.1 -

The median age of the 08865 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 08865 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 1,579 +10.67% 1,575 -12.44% 1,743 1,350
10 to 19 1,944 -13.03% 1,859 -16.18% 1,689 1,528
20 to 29 1,706 +10.73% 1,704 0.95% 1,882 1,694
30 to 39 1,579 +31% 1,665 +27.08% 2,093 2,137
40 to 49 1,719 +12.09% 1,984 -13.81% 1,891 1,689
50 to 59 2,306 -11.17% 2,294 +2.43% 2,050 2,344
60 to 69 1,686 +20.78% 1,930 +8.48% 2,061 2,087
70+ 1,248 +23.26% 2,105 +13.41% 1,552 2,389

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 08865 zip code is $66,779.00.

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 08865.

  • Under 25
    $41,964.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,859.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,808.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,182.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 08865 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 08865, 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 08865 is currently $81,998.00.

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.

5.21% of households in 08865 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 08865 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.53%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 08865 is $35,709.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 08865 by the total population of 08865.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 08865 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 08865 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
    12.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 08865 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 08865 zip over the age of 16 is 25,034.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% 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 08865 is 61.60%.

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 08865 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,165 53.60% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 1,649 82.00% 13.40%
25 to 29 years 1,927 93.40% 1.80%
30 to 34 years 2,007 91.90% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 4,052 87.60% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 3,766 85.80% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 2,379 70.30% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 2,454 56.40% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 3,086 28.30% 11.30%
75 years and over 2,549 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 08865. 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 20,312 62.00% 4.80%
Black or African American 2,120 87.70% 9.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 20.70% 0.00%
Asian 552 74.30% 14.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 100.00% 0.00%
Other 575 74.30% 10.50%
Two or more races 1,437 76.00% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 2,573 75.60% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,284 61.30% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 08865 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 08865 is 15,416, with median earnings of $44,233.00.

Women in 08865 are earning approximately 75.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,416 $44,233.00
Male 8,304 $50,688.00
Female 7,112 $38,256.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 08865 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 1,228 $73,803.00
Business and Financial 969 $53,698.00
Computer and Mathematical 540 $90,615.00
Architecture and Engineering 294 $68,571.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 159 $31,641.00
Community and Social Service 260 $45,938.00
Legal 114 $88,846.00
Educational and Library 1,336 $58,812.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $52,262.00
Healthcare Practitioners 696 $62,649.00
Healthcare Support 476 $20,260.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 169 $42,969.00
Law Enforcement 185 $83,438.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,007 $17,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 728 $39,082.00
Personal Care and Service 465 $13,385.00
Sales 1,299 $33,859.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,768 $35,890.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 110 $41,518.00
Construction and Extraction 491 $61,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 453 $51,550.00
Production 917 $41,576.00
Transportation and Material Moving 730 $52,452.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 08865 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 08865.

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 569 $100,260.00 659 $46,750.00
Business and Financial 619 $49,020.00 350 $68,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 409 $91,537.00 131 $61,862.00
Architecture and Engineering 237 $77,578.00 57 $43,973.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $58,036.00 71 $26,431.00
Community and Social Service 28 $47,500.00 232 $45,938.00
Legal 48 $120,700.00 66 $83,750.00
Educational and Library 362 $61,250.00 974 $55,992.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $55,625.00 27 $21,442.00
Healthcare Practitioners 191 $58,316.00 505 $63,687.00
Healthcare Support 189 $16,266.00 287 $24,844.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 135 $46,094.00 34 $0.00
Law Enforcement 168 $79,091.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 509 $28,854.00 498 $11,271.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 503 $44,189.00 225 $26,953.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $7,077.00 352 $20,179.00
Sales 546 $36,786.00 753 $22,383.00
Office and Administrative Support 461 $41,583.00 1,307 $33,783.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 82 $41,429.00 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 485 $61,576.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 453 $51,550.00 0 $0.00
Production 690 $41,196.00 227 $43,025.00
Transportation and Material Moving 632 $56,250.00 98 $18,500.00

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 12,885 households in 08865, with an average household size of 2.32 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 7,603 families living in the 08865 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 08865:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,613 598 1,392 5,282
Average Household Size 3.02 3.01 3.22 1.25
Total Families 5,613 598 1,392 0
Average Household Size 3 2.52 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 7,603 families living in 08865, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 08865:

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 13,923 housing units in 08865.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,885 92.54%
Vacant 1,038 7.46%

29.81% of the total 13,923 housing units in 08865 are rental units. This is approximately 4,150 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,604 are occupied by the owner - or 61.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 08865 is $1,104.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 08865 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
    131
  • Less than $500
    739
  • $500 to $999
    945
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,584
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    623
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    195
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    34
  • $3,000 or more
    30

Property Value

The median value of a property in 08865 is $199,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 08865 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    240
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    987
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,183
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,907
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,413
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,710
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    141
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 08865. The chart below shows the number of properties in 08865 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,614
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,378
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,024
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,565
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,483
  • 1980 to 1989
    807
  • 1990 to 1999
    873
  • 2000 to 2009
    972
  • 2010 to 2013
    152
  • 2014 or later
    55

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 08865 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,157
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,968
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,114
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,646

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 08865 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 08865 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 08865.

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
    599
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,089
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,641
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,237
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,419
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    778
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,812
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    386
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    590
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,452
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,553
  • 90 or more minutes
    522

Summary

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