08865 ZIP Code — Phillipsburg, NJ
Warren County, New Jersey
ZIP code 08865 is located in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, within Warren County. It covers approximately 41.47 square miles and serves a population of 30,561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 08865
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $73,519. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,561
population
41.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
08865 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 08865
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 08865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Phillipsburg | Acceptable |
| Phillipsburg | Acceptable |
| Phillipsburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
08886 Stewartsville (1.1 mi)
08804 Bloomsbury (3.8 mi)
08802 Asbury (5.3 mi)
18042 Easton (5.4 mi)
18040 Easton (6 mi)
08848 Milford (7.5 mi)
07882 Washington (7.6 mi)
18045 Easton (7.8 mi)
08827 Hampton (8.3 mi)
18064 Nazareth (10.2 mi)
18077 Riegelsville (10.3 mi)
07831 Changewater (10.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,561 |
| Population density | 737 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6912 |
| Longitude | -75.1320 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 28.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 30.6% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 31.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 9.9% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
30,561
Population
737
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$73,519
Median household income
$39,434
Per capita income
$225,600
Median home value
$1,226
Median monthly rent
67.2%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
9,875
Housing units
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
720
Under 5
725
885
5–9
891
821
10–14
825
700
15–19
704
723
20–24
728
2,015
25–34
2,028
2,009
35–44
2,022
1,931
45–54
1,943
1,206
55–59
1,213
1,286
60–64
1,293
1,546
65–74
1,555
916
75–84
922
476
85+
478
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,672 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 24,889 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,893 | 19.3% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.4%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black or African American
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Asian
2.6%
Other race
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,296 | 70.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,918 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,686 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,538 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 847 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 764 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 28.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 30.6% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 31.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 9.9% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
10.1%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $73,519 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
24.1%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,226 |
| Owner occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter occupied | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 62.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.1% |
| Electricity | 9.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 26.8% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,833 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,007 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,347 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,074 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,442 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,369 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 26.0% |
| Married | 49.4% | 46.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
36.6%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 434 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 535 | 9.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,460 | 41.9% |
| High school | 1,158 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,285 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Professional & management
11.9%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Other services
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
31.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,963 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,116 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 1,305 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 926 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 216 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,827 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 27,146 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,155 | 59.4% |
| Foreign born | 681 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,734 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,857 | 67.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,487 | 18% |
| French | 2,850 | 9.3% |
| Irish | 1,246 | 4.1% |
| Arab | 1,166 | 3.8% |
| English | 838 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 232 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 223 | 0.7% |
| German | 182 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 08865
What city is ZIP code 08865 in?
ZIP code 08865 is primarily assigned to Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 08865 in?
ZIP code 08865 falls within Warren County, New Jersey.
Does ZIP code 08865 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 08865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 08865?
ZIP code 08865 has an estimated population of 30,561 residents, with a density of 737 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 08865?
The median home value in ZIP code 08865 is $225,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 08865?
The median household income in ZIP code 08865 is $73,519, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 08865 in?
ZIP code 08865 observes the EST timezone.