08501 ZIP Code – Allentown, New Jersey
08501 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Allentown, New Jersey, part of Monmouth County with a population of approximately 6,417 residents. The median household income is $135,370 — above the New Jersey average and well above the national average. The median home value of $507,800 is well above the national average, with 90.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,543 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 94% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 8.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 5.0% is well below the U.S. average. 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 48.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 08514, 08691, 08620.
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ZIP 08501 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 08501 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,417 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $135k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $507k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,543 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.7% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 08514 – Cream Ridge
- 08691 – Robbinsville
- 08620 – Trenton
- 08515 – Chesterfield
- 08555 – Roosevelt
- 08561 – Windsor
- 08520 – Hightstown
- 08562 – Wrightstown
- 08510 – Millstone Township
- 08690 – Trenton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08514 | CREAM RIDGE | 5,597 | $120,811 |
| 08691 | ROBBINSVILLE | 16,935 | $126,628 |
| 08620 | TRENTON | 12,913 | $111,141 |
| 08515 | CHESTERFIELD | 7,857 | $189,353 |
| 08555 | ROOSEVELT | 1,037 | $101,339 |