08648 ZIP Code
Lawrence Township, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08648 |
| City/Town: | Lawrence Township |
| County: | Mercer |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,626 |
| Median Household Income: | $119,151 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,813 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,189 |
| Median Home Value: | $383,700 |
| Land Area: | 16.7 sq miles
43.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2845, -74.7175 |
Population Information (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,626 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,180 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,446 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,344 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,337 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,021 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,728 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,075 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,740 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,829 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,624 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,746 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,319 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,751 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,182 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 930 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $383,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,914 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,189 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,517 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 672 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,827 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,690 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,121 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 707 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 662 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,730 | 17.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,450 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,012 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,496 | 30.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,064 | 28.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08648 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $119,151 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $146,651 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,413 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,813 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,666 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,577 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,041 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,978 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,495 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,326 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 752 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,727 | 62.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,312 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,439 | 14.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 473 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,625 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,515 | 8.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,238 | 13.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 702 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 489 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 178 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,869 | 9.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08648 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 390 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 138 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 460 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 612 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 716 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 999 | 8.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,416 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,555 | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,398 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,833 | 24.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08648 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,558 | 57.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,348 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,003 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 467 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 140 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,678 | 22.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08648 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 648 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,124 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 594 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,633 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 645 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 467 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,113 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,806 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,541 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,334 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 851 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 770 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,762 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,652 | 81.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,274 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,406 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08648 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,213 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,252 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,702 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 268 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 138 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 198 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08648 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,971 | 49.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,162 | 17.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 218 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 244 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,084 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,430 | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,080 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08648 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 149 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,245 | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,393 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,954 | 24.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,914 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,755 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,258 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 235 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,270 | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08648 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 315 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,210 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,580 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,383 | 27.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,921 | 24.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 780 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08648 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,963 | 77.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,036 | 17.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 339 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 69 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08648 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 604 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,244 | 36.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,091 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,578 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08648 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 62 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 95 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 246 | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 265 | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,785 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,294 | 42.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,961 | 25.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 119 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08648 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,823 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,137 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,914 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,517 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,913 | 51.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,554 | 22.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,887 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,277 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,404 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,397 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08648 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,773 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,088 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,625 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 246 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 675 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,072 | 39.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08648 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,989 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 421 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 379 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,537 | 28.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,424 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,228 | 47.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,720 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 498 | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,168 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,465 | 7.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 185 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,178 | 47.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,102 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08648 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,032 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,361 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,871 | 34.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,231 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,617 | 30.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 259 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08648 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,862 | 75.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 464 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,764 | 1673.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,764 | 1673.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,764 | 1673.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,101 | 452.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 238 | 51.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,893 | 408.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 8.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08648 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,282 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,565 | 67.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,717 | 32.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,054 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,533 | 15.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,758 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 372 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08648 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,517 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,972 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Lawrence Township, NJ08648