ZIP Code 08861 Demographics & Data

About Perth Amboy, NJ (ZIP Code 08861)

New Jersey

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 08861

The 08861 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Perth Amboy, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 53,538. An estimated 14.4% of residents in the 08861 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 33.6 years. It is estimated that about 15.8% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $22,276. The median household income is $53,471, while about 17% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 08861

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08861 is 53,538.

Perth Amboy, NJ

The 08861 ZIP Code is associated with Perth Amboy, NJ in Middlesex County.

Area Codes associated with 08861

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08861 include 732, 848, and 908.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08861

Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 4:40 pm
Sunrise in 08861 6:43 am
Sunrise in 08861 4:40 pm

Weather forecast for 08861

This Afternoon's forecast for 08861: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 08861

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 08861 Fair

Internet in 08861

An estimated 85.9% of households in ZIP Code 08861 have a computer, while about 59.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08861

In ZIP Code 08861, the gender split is approximately 49.4% male and an estimated 50.6% female.

Health Insurance in 08861

Approximately 27.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08861 (Perth Amboy, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08861

The median household income in ZIP Code 08861 is $53,471, while the region's mean household income is $67,940. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,276. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08861 of $22,276 is approximately 47.89% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 17.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately82.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 08861 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.5% of 08861 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08861. 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 08861

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.5%
$200,000 or more per year 3.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08861

In ZIP Code 08861, 71.5% of the population graduated high school, while 15.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 17.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.4% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08861

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 17.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.4%
Some college, no degree 13.4%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree 4.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08861. 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 08861

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08861, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 76.9% of 08861 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08861 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.3%), followed by Some other race (9.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 08861

Industry Percent
White 81.3%
Black or African American 9.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 9.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 08861

In ZIP Code 08861, 21.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 75.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% 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 08861

Language Spoken Percent
English only 21.3%
Spanish 75.3%
Other Indo-European languages 2.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08861. 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 08861

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08861, an estimated 32.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Middlesex County region.

Age of Housing in 08861

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 32.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08861. 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 08861

Residents of ZIP Code 08861 are younger than average. The median age of 33.6 years in ZIP Code 08861 is approximately 11.81% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 08861 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 08861 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08861. 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 08861

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.5%
5 to 9 years 7.6%
10 to 14 years 7.0%
15 to 19 years 7.5%
20 to 24 years 7.6%
25 to 34 years 14.6%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 13.4%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 4.6%
65 to 74 years 6.6%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 1.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08861 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08861. 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 08861

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08861 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08861 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 72.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08861 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08861

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 72.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08861. 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 08861. 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 08861

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08861 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08861 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% 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 08861. This visualizes electricity rates in 08861 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08861

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08861 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 08861

Month ZIP Code 08861 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.6 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.79 3 6.31
Mar 5.02 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.38 5.13 7.3
May 5.57 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.54 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.78 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.77 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.25 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.78 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.91 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.56 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 08861. This visualizes solar power levels in 08861 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08861

In 08861, 62.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 16.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08861 work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities, while an estimated 16.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 08861 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 08861. 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 08861

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 6.1%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Retail trade 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 16.8%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.2%
Other services, except public administration 5.6%
Public administration 2.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08861 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08861, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08861 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services 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 08861. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08861

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3373
Credit reporting or credit repair services 575
Debt collection 41
Checking or savings account 16
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Other 32
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08861

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 2183
Improper use of your report 1436
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 175
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 148
Attempts to collect debt not owed 23
Other 83
* 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 08861. 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.