The 08901 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Brunswick, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 57,572. It is estimated that 7.3% of residents in the 08901 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 23.0 years. It is estimated that about 22.6% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $17,032. The median household income is $43,783, while about 26% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08901 is $43,783, while the region's mean household income is $60,530. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,032. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08901 of $17,032 is approximately 60.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 25.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately171.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.1% of the population in 08901 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 2.8% of 08901 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.8% |
In ZIP Code 08901, 64.3% of the population graduated high school, while 22.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 22.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.0% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 22.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.0% |
| Associate's degree | 4.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08901, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 45.8% of 08901 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08901 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.3%), followed by Black or African American (17.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 8.1% |
In ZIP Code 08901, 47.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 45.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 47.9% |
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08901, an estimated 16.9% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Middlesex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08901 are younger than average. The median age of 23.0 years in ZIP Code 08901 is approximately 39.63% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 7.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.9% of the population in 08901 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 08901 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 13.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 21.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 2.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08901 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 76.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08901 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 76.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08901 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08901 | 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 08901 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.16 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.56 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.46 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08901, 51.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.0 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08901 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 08901 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 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.8% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 18.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08901, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 08901 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.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 605 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 257 |
| Checking or savings account | 15 |
| Debt collection | 15 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 10 |
| Other | 29 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 358 |
| Improper use of your report | 296 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 107 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 105 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 9 |
| Other | 56 |