ZIP Code 08527 Demographics & Data

About Jackson, NJ (ZIP Code 08527)

New Jersey

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 08527

The 08527 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Jackson, NJ in Ocean County in the United States. The current population estimate is 56,630. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $94,959, and approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 08527 has a median age of approximately 42.2 years, with 20.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 33.2% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $39,500.

Population in 08527

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08527 is 56,630.

Jackson, NJ

The 08527 ZIP Code is associated with Jackson, NJ in Ocean County.

Area Codes associated with 08527

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08527 include 732.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08527

Sunrise: 7:11 am
Sunset: 6:12 pm
Sunrise in 08527 7:11 am
Sunrise in 08527 6:12 pm

Weather forecast for 08527

Today's forecast for 08527: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Current air quality in 08527

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 08527 Good

Internet in 08527

An estimated 95.0% of households in ZIP Code 08527 have a computer, while about 91.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08527

Females make up an estimated 51.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 08527, while males comprise about 48.7%.

Health Insurance in 08527

Approximately 8.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08527 (Jackson, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08527

The median household income in ZIP Code 08527 is $94,959, while the region's mean household income is $108,467. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,500. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08527 of $39,500 is approximately 7.59% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 08527 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.8% of 08527 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 08527

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 24.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 13.2%
$200,000 or more per year 10.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08527

In ZIP Code 08527, 94.7% of the population graduated high school, while 33.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.3% in this Ocean County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08527

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.3%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 24.4%
Graduate or professional degree 8.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 08527

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08527, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 9.6% of 08527 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08527 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.3%), followed by Black or African American (6.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08527

Industry Percent
White 89.3%
Black or African American 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08527

In ZIP Code 08527, 88.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ocean County region.

Language Spoken in 08527

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.7%
Spanish 4.8%
Other Indo-European languages 4.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 1.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08527

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08527, an estimated 24.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Ocean County region.

Age of Housing in 08527

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 24.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 08527

Residents of ZIP Code 08527 are older than average. The median age of 42.2 years in ZIP Code 08527 is approximately 10.76% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 08527 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 08527 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 08527

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.5%
5 to 9 years 5.5%
10 to 14 years 6.2%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 6.1%
25 to 34 years 11.4%
35 to 44 years 10.3%
45 to 54 years 15.7%
55 to 59 years 8.2%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 10.7%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 1.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08527 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 08527

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08527 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08527 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08527 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08527

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 08527

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08527 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08527 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes electricity rates in 08527 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08527

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08527 12.6¢/kWh 6.35¢/kWh 3.32¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.7¢/kWh 15.9¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08527

Month ZIP Code 08527 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.71 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.95 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.49 5.13 7.3
May 5.33 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.68 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.7 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.57 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.33 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.63 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.9 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.38 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes solar power levels in 08527 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08527

In 08527, 65.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.4 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08527 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 08527 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 08527

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 8.3%
Manufacturing 5.8%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Retail trade 16.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.9%
Information 2.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 5.9%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08527 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08527, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08527 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Ocean County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08527

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 258
Credit reporting or credit repair services 178
Debt collection 59
Checking or savings account 28
Credit card or prepaid card 21
Other 63
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08527

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 301
Improper use of your report 94
Attempts to collect debt not owed 37
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 28
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 21
Other 126
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 08527. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.