The 08502 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Belle Mead, NJ in Somerset County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,275. Approximately 1% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $201,406. The ZIP Code 08502 has a median age of approximately 41.4 years, with 14.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 72.3% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $73,978.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08502 is $201,406, while the region's mean household income is $228,747. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $73,978. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08502 of $73,978 is approximately 73.07% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 0.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 90.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 50.2% of the population in 08502 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.6% of 08502 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 50.2% |
In ZIP Code 08502, 98.3% of the population graduated high school, while 72.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 44.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.8% in this Somerset County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 12.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.2% |
| Associate's degree | 4.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 44.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08502, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.0% of 08502 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08502 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (54.5%), followed by Asian (43.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 43.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 08502, 57.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 20.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 20.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 57.0% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 20.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 20.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08502, an estimated 40.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Somerset County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 40.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08502 are older than average. The median age of 41.4 years in ZIP Code 08502 is approximately 8.66% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.4% of the population in 08502 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 08502 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08502 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 08502 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08502 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 23.49¢/kWh | 17.21¢/kWh | 13.56¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08502 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.62 | ||
| Feb | 4.76 | ||
| Mar | 5.16 | ||
| Apr | 5.43 | ||
| May | 5.55 | ||
| Jun | 5.54 | ||
| Jul | 5.73 | ||
| Aug | 5.68 | ||
| Sep | 5.46 | ||
| Oct | 4.54 | ||
| Nov | 3.83 | ||
| Dec | 3.37 |
In 08502, 72.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.3 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08502 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 08502 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.3% |
| Information | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 16.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |