ZIP Code 08648 Demographics & Data

About Lawrence Township, NJ (ZIP Code 08648)

New Jersey

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 08648

The 08648 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lawrence Township, NJ in Mercer County in the United States. The current population estimate is 31,361. About 20.2% of residents in ZIP Code 08648 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 40.5 years. It is estimated that about 54.8% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $45,278. Median househould income in this region is $100,930, while about 3% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 08648

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08648 is 31,361.

Lawrence Township, NJ

The 08648 ZIP Code is associated with Lawrence Township, NJ in Mercer County.

Area Codes associated with 08648

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08648 include 609.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08648

Sunrise: 7:20 am
Sunset: 4:39 pm
Sunrise in 08648 7:20 am
Sunrise in 08648 4:39 pm

Weather forecast for 08648

Tonight's forecast for 08648: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 08648

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08648 Fair

Internet in 08648

An estimated 93.6% of households in ZIP Code 08648 have a computer, while about 87.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08648

Males make up an estimated 48.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 08648, while females comprise about 51.7%.

Health Insurance in 08648

Approximately 7.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08648 (Lawrence Township, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08648

The median household income in ZIP Code 08648 is $100,930, while the region's mean household income is $118,630. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $45,278. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08648 of $45,278 is approximately 5.93% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 2.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 70.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.7% of the population in 08648 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.7% of 08648 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08648. 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 08648

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 5.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 23.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.1%
$200,000 or more per year 14.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08648

In ZIP Code 08648, 94.5% of the population graduated high school, while 54.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.2% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08648

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.2%
Some college, no degree 14.3%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 24.3%
Graduate or professional degree 30.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08648. 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 08648

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08648, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 8.9% of 08648 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08648 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.9%), followed by Asian (16.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08648

Industry Percent
White 70.9%
Black or African American 12.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 16.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 1.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08648

In ZIP Code 08648, 71.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 13.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.2% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mercer County region.

Language Spoken in 08648

Language Spoken Percent
English only 71.0%
Spanish 6.3%
Other Indo-European languages 13.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 8.2%
Other languages 1.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08648. 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 08648

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08648, an estimated 26.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mercer County region.

Age of Housing in 08648

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 26.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08648. 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 08648

Residents of ZIP Code 08648 are older than average. The median age of 40.5 years in ZIP Code 08648 is approximately 6.3% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 08648 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 08648 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08648. 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 08648

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 4.2%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 7.8%
20 to 24 years 8.7%
25 to 34 years 12.8%
35 to 44 years 10.8%
45 to 54 years 14.5%
55 to 59 years 7.5%
60 to 64 years 7.0%
65 to 74 years 8.4%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 3.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08648 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08648. 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 08648

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08648 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08648 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08648 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08648

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08648. 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 08648. 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 08648

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08648 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08648 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% 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 08648. This visualizes electricity rates in 08648 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08648

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08648 14.88¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 4.74¢/kWh
New Jersey 19.58¢/kWh 14.43¢/kWh 11.36¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08648

Month ZIP Code 08648 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.94 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.91 3 6.31
Mar 4.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.41 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.62 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.71 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.51 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.94 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.29 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 08648. This visualizes solar power levels in 08648 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08648

In 08648, 66.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.8 minutes. Approximately 27.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08648 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 08648 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 08648. 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 08648

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 4.9%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
Information 2.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 5.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08648 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08648, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 08648 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mercer 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 08648. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08648

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 141
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 91
Debt collection 39
Checking or savings account 20
Credit card 13
Other 36
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08648

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 114
Improper use of your report 56
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 54
Written notification about debt 21
Managing an account 13
Other 82
* 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 08648. 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.