ZIP Code 08812 Demographics & Data

About Dunellen, NJ (ZIP Code 08812)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 08812

The 08812 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Dunellen, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 14,223. An estimated 15.9% of residents in the 08812 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 38.9 years. It is estimated that about 43.8% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $44,493. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $99,648.

Population in 08812

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08812 is 14,223.

Dunellen, NJ

The 08812 ZIP Code is associated with Dunellen, NJ in Middlesex County.

Area Codes associated with 08812

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08812 include 732, 848, and 908.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08812

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 4:40 pm
Sunrise in 08812 6:44 am
Sunrise in 08812 4:40 pm

Weather forecast for 08812

This Afternoon's forecast for 08812: Cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 08812

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08812 Fair

Internet in 08812

An estimated 93.3% of households in ZIP Code 08812 have a computer, while about 92.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08812

In ZIP Code 08812, the gender split is approximately 48.8% male and an estimated 51.2% female.

Health Insurance in 08812

Approximately 11.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08812 (Dunellen, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08812

The median household income in ZIP Code 08812 is $99,648, while the region's mean household income is $135,368. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,493. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08812 of $44,493 is approximately 4.09% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 7.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 18.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 08812 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.3% of 08812 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08812. 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 08812

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 5.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.9%
$200,000 or more per year 21.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08812

In ZIP Code 08812, 94.4% of the population graduated high school, while 43.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.6% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08812

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.6%
Some college, no degree 16.2%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 29.8%
Graduate or professional degree 14.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08812. 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 08812

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08812, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 23.9% of 08812 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08812 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.0%), followed by Asian (16.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08812

Industry Percent
White 63.0%
Black or African American 8.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 16.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 13.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08812

In ZIP Code 08812, 63.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 16.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Middlesex County region.

Language Spoken in 08812

Language Spoken Percent
English only 63.3%
Spanish 16.6%
Other Indo-European languages 8.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 10.4%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 08812

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08812, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Middlesex County region.

Age of Housing in 08812

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 26.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08812. 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 08812

Residents of ZIP Code 08812 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 08812 is approximately 2.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 08812 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 08812 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08812. 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 08812

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.8%
5 to 9 years 7.0%
10 to 14 years 6.9%
15 to 19 years 7.5%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 10.4%
35 to 44 years 14.6%
45 to 54 years 14.3%
55 to 59 years 8.3%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 6.3%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08812 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08812. 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 08812

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08812 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08812 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08812 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08812

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08812. 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 08812. 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 08812

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08812 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08812 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% 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 08812. This visualizes electricity rates in 08812 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08812

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08812 14.88¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 4.74¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 08812

Month ZIP Code 08812 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.74 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.63 3 6.31
Mar 5.04 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.4 5.13 7.3
May 5.48 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.46 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.75 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.48 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.38 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.43 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.21 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.34 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 08812. This visualizes solar power levels in 08812 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08812

In 08812, 70.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.8 minutes. Approximately 21.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08812 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 08812 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 08812. 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 08812

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 7.8%
Manufacturing 8.3%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.0%
Information 4.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.5%
Public administration 2.9%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08812 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08812, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 08812 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Middlesex 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 08812. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08812

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 21
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 11
Debt collection 9
Checking or savings account 8
Credit card or prepaid card 6
Other 10
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08812

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 15
Improper use of your report 13
Attempts to collect debt not owed 6
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 6
Problem when making payments 4
Other 21
* 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 08812. 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.