ZIP Code 08844 Demographics & Data

About Hillsborough, NJ (ZIP Code 08844)

New Jersey

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 08844

The 08844 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Hillsborough, NJ in Somerset County in the United States. The current population estimate is 39,604. An estimated 17.5% of residents in the 08844 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.3 years. It is estimated that about 59.6% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $55,999. Median househould income is approximately $129,857, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 08844

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08844 is 39,604.

Hillsborough, NJ

The 08844 ZIP Code is associated with Hillsborough, NJ in Somerset County.

Area Codes associated with 08844

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08844 include 848.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08844

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 4:41 pm
Sunrise in 08844 6:44 am
Sunrise in 08844 4:41 pm

Weather forecast for 08844

This Afternoon's forecast for 08844: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 08844

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08844 Fair

Internet in 08844

An estimated 95.8% of households in ZIP Code 08844 have a computer, while about 92.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08844

In ZIP Code 08844, the gender split is approximately 49.3% male and an estimated 50.7% female.

Health Insurance in 08844

Approximately 6.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08844 (Hillsborough, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08844

The median household income in ZIP Code 08844 is $129,857, while the region's mean household income is $156,904. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $55,999. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08844 of $55,999 is approximately 31.01% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.3% of the population in 08844 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.1% of 08844 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08844. 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 08844

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 9.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 16.3%
$200,000 or more per year 27.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08844

In ZIP Code 08844, 97.1% of the population graduated high school, while 59.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.6% in this Somerset County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08844

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.6%
Some college, no degree 12.8%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 37.0%
Graduate or professional degree 22.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08844. 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 08844

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08844, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 08844 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08844 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.4%), followed by Asian (20.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 08844. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 08844

Industry Percent
White 74.4%
Black or African American 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 20.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08844

In ZIP Code 08844, 77.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 10.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Somerset County region.

Language Spoken in 08844

Language Spoken Percent
English only 77.2%
Spanish 5.3%
Other Indo-European languages 10.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 6.5%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08844. 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 08844

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08844, an estimated 28.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Somerset County region.

Age of Housing in 08844

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 28.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08844. 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 08844

Residents of ZIP Code 08844 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 08844 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 08844 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 08844 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08844. 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 08844

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.6%
5 to 9 years 6.1%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 5.2%
25 to 34 years 11.6%
35 to 44 years 13.5%
45 to 54 years 15.8%
55 to 59 years 9.1%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 3.4%
85 years and over 1.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08844 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08844. 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 08844

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08844 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08844 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08844 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08844

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08844. 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 08844. 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 08844

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08844 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08844 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% 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 08844. This visualizes electricity rates in 08844 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08844

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08844 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 08844

Month ZIP Code 08844 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.54 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.76 3 6.31
Mar 5.18 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.46 5.13 7.3
May 5.2 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.62 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.89 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.54 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.21 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.5 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.89 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.44 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 08844. This visualizes solar power levels in 08844 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08844

In 08844, 73.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.9 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08844 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 08844 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 08844. 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 08844

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 3.9%
Manufacturing 12.6%
Wholesale trade 4.7%
Retail trade 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 3.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.7%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 3.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08844 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08844, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08844 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Somerset 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 08844. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08844

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 119
Debt collection 56
Credit reporting or credit repair services 51
Checking or savings account 35
Credit card or prepaid card 15
Other 47
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08844

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 87
Improper use of your report 63
Attempts to collect debt not owed 43
Managing an account 21
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 15
Other 94
* 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 08844. 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.