ZIP Code 08865 Demographics & Data

About Phillipsburg, NJ (ZIP Code 08865)

New Jersey

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 08865

The 08865 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Phillipsburg, NJ in Warren County in the United States. The current population estimate is 28,986. An estimated 21.8% of residents in the 08865 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.2 years. It is estimated that about 26.1% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $34,192. The median household income is approximately $70,334, and an estimated 8% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 08865

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 08865 is 28,986.

Phillipsburg, NJ

The 08865 ZIP Code is associated with Phillipsburg, NJ in Warren County.

Area Codes associated with 08865

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 08865 include 908.

Sunrise / Sunset in 08865

Sunrise: 6:57 am
Sunset: 4:37 pm
Sunrise in 08865 6:57 am
Sunrise in 08865 4:37 pm

Weather forecast for 08865

This Afternoon's forecast for 08865: Sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 08865

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 08865 Good

Internet in 08865

An estimated 88.6% of households in ZIP Code 08865 have a computer, while about 82.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 08865

In ZIP Code 08865, the gender split is approximately 48.3% male and an estimated 51.7% female.

Health Insurance in 08865

Approximately 9.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 08865 (Phillipsburg, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 08865

The median household income in ZIP Code 08865 is $70,334, while the region's mean household income is $83,352. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,192. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08865 of $34,192 is approximately 20.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 08865 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 4.1% of 08865 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 08865. 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 08865

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.9%
$200,000 or more per year 6.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 08865

In ZIP Code 08865, 88.7% of the population graduated high school, while 26.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.4% in this Warren County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 08865

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.4%
Some college, no degree 19.3%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 17.1%
Graduate or professional degree 9.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 08865. 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 08865

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08865, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 10.1% of 08865 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08865 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.3%), followed by Black or African American (9.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 08865. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 08865

Industry Percent
White 88.3%
Black or African American 9.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 3.1%
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 08865

In ZIP Code 08865, 88.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Warren County region.

Language Spoken in 08865

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.3%
Spanish 6.8%
Other Indo-European languages 3.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 08865. 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 08865

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08865, an estimated 32.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Warren County region.

Age of Housing in 08865

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 15.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 32.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 08865. 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 08865

Residents of ZIP Code 08865 are older than average. The median age of 43.2 years in ZIP Code 08865 is approximately 13.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 08865 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 08865 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 08865. 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 08865

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.1%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 6.1%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 5.7%
25 to 34 years 11.6%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 13.7%
55 to 59 years 9.5%
60 to 64 years 7.5%
65 to 74 years 9.6%
75 to 84 years 4.5%
85 years and over 3.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 08865 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08865. 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 08865

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 08865 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08865 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08865 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 08865

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 08865. 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 08865. 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 08865

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 08865 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08865 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% 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 08865. This visualizes electricity rates in 08865 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 08865

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 08865 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 08865

Month ZIP Code 08865 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.62 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.63 3 6.31
Mar 5.15 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.5 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.44 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.72 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.71 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.34 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.66 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.73 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.17 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 08865. This visualizes solar power levels in 08865 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 08865

In 08865, 66.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.7 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08865 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 08865 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 08865. 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 08865

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.8%
Construction 7.3%
Manufacturing 11.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 13.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.7%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 4.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 08865 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08865, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08865 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Warren 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 08865. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 08865

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 98
Credit reporting or credit repair services 64
Checking or savings account 19
Debt collection 19
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Other 29
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 08865

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 83
Improper use of your report 62
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 11
Attempts to collect debt not owed 9
Managing an account 9
Other 66
* 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 08865. 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.