08865 ZIP Code
Phillipsburg, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08865 |
| City/Town: | Phillipsburg |
| County: | Warren |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,561 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,519 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,668 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,225 |
| Median Home Value: | $225,600 |
| Land Area: | 41.5 sq miles
107.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7082, -75.1471 |
Population Information (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,561 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,233 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,328 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,445 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,776 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,646 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,404 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,451 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,043 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,031 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,874 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,419 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,579 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,101 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,838 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 954 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $225,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,226 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,225 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,261 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 964 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,911 | 67.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,350 | 32.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,839 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 612 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,137 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,354 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,193 | 18.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,993 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,151 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,399 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08865 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,519 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,791 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,163 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,668 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,682 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,526 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,098 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,835 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,683 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,380 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 414 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,296 | 76.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,686 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 847 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 764 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,918 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,538 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,676 | 12.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 362 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,692 | 5.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 160 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,462 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08865 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 788 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 537 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,337 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 764 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,275 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,032 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,719 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,695 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,190 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 924 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08865 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,914 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,212 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 186 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 469 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 408 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,053 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08865 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 212 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 970 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,552 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 298 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,644 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,147 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 184 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 628 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,849 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,023 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,257 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,226 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 536 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 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 (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,595 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,091 | 72.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,457 | 37.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,644 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08865 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,662 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,703 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,790 | 28.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 630 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 484 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,870 | 14.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08865 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,912 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,035 | 14.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 830 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 544 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 591 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 635 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 655 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08865 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 75 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 223 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,020 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 832 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 936 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,628 | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,353 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,964 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,332 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,862 | 34.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08865 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 226 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,833 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,091 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,074 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,595 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 406 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08865 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,835 | 59.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 264 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,258 | 9.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,553 | 26.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 124 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 135 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 88 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08865 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,322 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,884 | 36.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,320 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,735 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08865 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 228 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 627 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,345 | 15.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,478 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,655 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,152 | 24.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 394 | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08865 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,880 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $835 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,226 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,261 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,833 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,107 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,347 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,074 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,442 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,369 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08865 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,656 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,192 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,248 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 458 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,472 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,391 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08865 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,872 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 434 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 535 | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,460 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,158 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,285 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,831 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,963 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,239 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,766 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 233 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,845 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,688 | 44.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08865 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,215 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,162 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 710 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,392 | 75.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 425 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 60 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08865 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,827 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 681 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,734 | 401.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,734 | 401.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,734 | 401.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 320 | 47.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 312 | 45.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,463 | 214.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08865 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,116 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,251 | 86.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,865 | 13.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,902 | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 933 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 389 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 641 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08865 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,261 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,931 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Phillipsburg, NJ08865