ZIP Code 08501
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Allentown · Monmouth County · New Jersey
- Population
- 6,582
- Median income
- $146,182
- Median home value
- $588,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.7%
- Land area
- 70.1 sq mi
94/sq mi
▲ 92% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 112% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.5
New York
ZIP code 08501 in Allentown, New Jersey has a population of 6,582. The median household income is $146,182, which is 92% above the national average. Median home value is $588,800, 112% above the US average. 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 08501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.1 square miles in Allentown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The area is home to 6,582 residents, producing a population density of 94 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 08501 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 08501 sits at $146,182 (20% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $69,378. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $588,800 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,497 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 08501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monmouth County, so you can benchmark 08501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 08501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 08501.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 08501, Allentown, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,582
Population
70.1
Area (sq mi)
94
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 08501?
52.5
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
8.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$146,182
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$69,378
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,575
Total Housing Units
2,502
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$588,800
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$1,497
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 08501 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 187 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 213 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 234 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 267 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 290 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 168 business establishments in ZIP 08501, employing approximately 1,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,758,000.
168
Businesses
1,419
Employees
$80.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.6% |
| Information | 4 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 08501 vs 08514 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08514 | Cream Ridge, NJ | 4,477 | 3.4 mi |
| 08691 | Trenton, NJ | 15,104 | 4.3 mi |
| 08620 | Trenton, NJ | 14,693 | 5.0 mi |
| 08511 | Cookstown, NJ | 826 | 7.8 mi |
| 08561 | Windsor, NJ | 226 | 6.6 mi |
| 08520 | Hightstown, NJ | 27,869 | 7.0 mi |
| 08562 | Wrightstown, NJ | 5,371 | 6.5 mi |
| 08515 | Chesterfield, NJ | 4,637 | 5.5 mi |
| 08533 | New Egypt, NJ | 6,945 | 6.7 mi |
| 08555 | Roosevelt, NJ | 877 | 6.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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