The 08869 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Raritan, NJ in Somerset County in the United States. The current population estimate is 7,865. An estimated 19.3% of residents in the 08869 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.9 years. It is estimated that about 36.2% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $40,947. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $79,362.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08869 is $79,362, while the region's mean household income is $104,430. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,947. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08869 of $40,947 is approximately 4.21% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 6.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 32.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 08869 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 08869 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.6% |
In ZIP Code 08869, 90.1% of the population graduated high school, while 36.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.7% in this Somerset County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08869, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 17.4% of 08869 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08869 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.5%), followed by Asian (16.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 16.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 8.3% |
In ZIP Code 08869, 64.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 11.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 64.5% |
| Spanish | 15.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 11.8% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08869, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 3.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Somerset County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08869 are older than average. The median age of 43.9 years in ZIP Code 08869 is approximately 15.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 08869 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 08869 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08869 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 08869 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08869 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08869 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 08869 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.66 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.01 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.53 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.53 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.77 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.26 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08869, 71.6% 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 25.9 minutes. Approximately 20.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08869 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 08869 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 6.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08869, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 08869 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Somerset County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 10 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 8 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Other | 3 |