The 08824 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Kendall Park, NJ in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 12,077. An estimated 17.8% of residents in the 08824 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.9 years. It is estimated that about 64.8% of residents in this New Jersey region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $55,188. Median househould income is approximately $147,109, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 08824 is $147,109, while the region's mean household income is $162,662. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $55,188. The per capita income in ZIP Code 08824 of $55,188 is approximately 29.11% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 2.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 77.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.2% of the population in 08824 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 20.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.0% of 08824 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 28.2% |
In ZIP Code 08824, 96.8% of the population graduated high school, while 64.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 25.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.6% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 13.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.0% |
| Associate's degree | 6.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 39.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 25.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 08824, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 8.9% of 08824 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 08824 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (52.9%), followed by Asian (36.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 36.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 08824, 60.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 18.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 13.8% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% 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 | 60.0% |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 18.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 13.8% |
| Other languages | 2.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 08824, an estimated 25.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Middlesex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 08824 are older than average. The median age of 43.9 years in ZIP Code 08824 is approximately 15.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 08824 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 08824 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 08824 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 08824 is high blood pressure, as approximately 27.2% of adults 18 and older in this Middlesex County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.2% |
| Current asthma | 8.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 08824 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.9% of those 18 and above in 08824 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 08824 include sleeping less than 7 hours (31.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (25.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 74.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| Current smoking | 8.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.2% |
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 08824 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 08824 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/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 08824 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.85 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.15 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.91 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.31 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 08824, 70.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 40.9 minutes. Approximately 24.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 08824 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 08824 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 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.8% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 08824, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 08824 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card 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* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |