ZIP Code 08859 Demographics & Data

About Parlin, NJ (ZIP Code 08859)

New Jersey

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 08859

The 08859 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Parlin, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 22,884. An estimated 18.6% of residents in the 08859 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 37.4% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $38,280. An estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $82,388.

Population in 08859

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08859 is 22,884.

Parlin, NJ

The 08859 ZIP Code is associated with Parlin, NJ in Middlesex County.

Area Codes associated with 08859

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08859 include 732.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08859

Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 4:40 pm
Sunrise in 08859 6:43 am
Sunrise in 08859 4:40 pm

Weather forecast for 08859

This Afternoon's forecast for 08859: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 08859

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08859 Fair

Internet in 08859

An estimated 94.6% of households in ZIP Code 08859 have a computer, while about 90.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08859

In ZIP Code 08859, the gender split is approximately 48.7% male and an estimated 51.3% female.

Health Insurance in 08859

Approximately 9.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08859 (Parlin, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08859

The median household income in ZIP Code 08859 is $82,388, while the region's mean household income is $101,265. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,280. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08859 of $38,280 is approximately 10.45% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 5.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 46.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 08859 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.9% of 08859 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08859. 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 08859

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.7%
$200,000 or more per year 10.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08859

In ZIP Code 08859, 90.6% of the population graduated high school, while 37.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.0% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08859

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.0%
Some college, no degree 16.5%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 26.0%
Graduate or professional degree 11.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08859. 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 08859

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08859, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 20.1% of 08859 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08859 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.5%), followed by Asian (19.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 08859. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 08859

Industry Percent
White 66.5%
Black or African American 12.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 19.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 4.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08859

In ZIP Code 08859, 61.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 15.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.8% of homes. Lastly, 3.3% 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 08859

Language Spoken Percent
English only 61.0%
Spanish 13.2%
Other Indo-European languages 15.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 6.8%
Other languages 3.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08859. 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 08859

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08859, an estimated 27.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Middlesex County region.

Age of Housing in 08859

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 17.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 19.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 27.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08859. 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 08859

Residents of ZIP Code 08859 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 08859 is approximately 2.1% 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 18.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 08859 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 08859 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08859. 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 08859

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.6%
5 to 9 years 5.8%
10 to 14 years 5.4%
15 to 19 years 6.8%
20 to 24 years 5.4%
25 to 34 years 14.3%
35 to 44 years 14.3%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 9.6%
75 to 84 years 3.4%
85 years and over 1.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08859 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08859. 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 08859

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08859 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08859 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08859 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08859

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08859. 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 08859. 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 08859

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08859 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08859 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% 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 08859. This visualizes electricity rates in 08859 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08859

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08859 12.6¢/kWh 6.35¢/kWh 3.32¢/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 08859

Month ZIP Code 08859 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.94 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.94 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.64 5.13 7.3
May 5.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.6 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.76 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.69 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.59 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.55 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.95 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.26 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 08859. This visualizes solar power levels in 08859 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08859

In 08859, 69.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.2 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08859 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 08859 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 08859. 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 08859

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 5.3%
Manufacturing 8.4%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.8%
Information 3.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 5.4%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08859 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08859, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 08859 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 08859. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08859

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 119
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 92
Debt collection 39
Checking or savings account 16
Credit card or prepaid card 12
Other 27
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08859

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 99
Improper use of your report 82
Attempts to collect debt not owed 27
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 26
Managing an account 12
Other 59
* 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 08859. 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.