City

Phillipsburg, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  New Jersey

👥31,078Population
💰$78,519Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$244,200Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.9%Hispanic: 12.9%Black: 10%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White69.9%
Hispanic12.9%
Black10.0%
Asian2.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma338 (1.5%)
HS Graduate7,385 (33.7%)
Some College2,530 (11.5%)
Associates2,758 (12.6%)
Bachelors2,347 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree6,560 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College11.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,519 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$244,200 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,248/mo
Total Housing Units14,146
Vacant Units694

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Phillipsburg, NJ

Phillipsburg is a city in New Jersey, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,078 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Phillipsburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,519 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Phillipsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,248 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phillipsburg is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.88%).

Phillipsburg, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Phillipsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08865 31,078 $78,519 $244,200 $1,248 6.3% 40.6% 69.3%