The 08559 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Stockton, NJ in Hunterdon County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,307. An estimated 0% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $115,182. The ZIP Code 08559 has a median age of approximately 52.5 years, with 29.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 49.6% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $59,151.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08559 is $115,182, while the region's mean household income is $147,208. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $59,151. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08559 of $59,151 is approximately 38.38% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 0.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 98.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.4% of the population in 08559 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.8% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.8% of 08559 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 26.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 19.8% |
In ZIP Code 08559, 93.3% of the population graduated high school, while 49.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.7% in this Hunterdon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.8% |
| Associate's degree | 3.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08559, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 5.1% of 08559 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08559 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 08559, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Hunterdon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08559, an estimated 25.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hunterdon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08559 are older than average. The median age of 52.5 years in ZIP Code 08559 is approximately 37.8% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 08559 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 08559 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08559 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 08559 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.4% of adults 18 and older in this Hunterdon County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.3% |
| Current asthma | 9.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08559 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.6% of those 18 and above in 08559 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 08559 include obesity (30.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (28.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 73.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| Current smoking | 11.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 19.6% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08559 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08559 | 12.6¢/kWh | 6.35¢/kWh | 3.32¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 17.69¢/kWh | 13.75¢/kWh | 12.04¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 08559 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.14 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.59 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.35 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.3 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.39 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08559, 63.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.6 minutes. Approximately 17.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08559 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.4% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 08559 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.1% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08559, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 08559 in the past 12 months. Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hunterdon County region was other transaction problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Other transaction problem | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
| Struggling to pay your loan | 1 |