ZIP Code 08501 - Allentown New Jersey
Overview
ZIP Code 08501 is located in Allentown New Jersey. Portions of 08501 are also in Cream Ridge and Upper Freehold Township and North Hanover Township and Hamilton Township (Mercer County) and Chesterfield Township and Robbinsville Township and Imlaystown. 08501 is primarily within Monmouth County, with some portions in Burlington County and Mercer County. Regionally, 08501 is located in the Northern New Jersey Area.
ZIP Code 08501 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Allentown |
| Primary County | Monmouth County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,417 |
| Area Code(s) | 609 / 640 / |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 08501 Map
08501 Demographics
08501 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Jersey based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 08501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 08501 is White. The current unemployment level in 08501 is 4.7%.
| Population | 6,417 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.73% |
| Population Density | 240 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,313 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $125,172 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $441,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.87% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.4% |
08501 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,577 | 81.87% |
| Black | 258 | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 570 | 8.37% |
| Asian | 406 | 5.96% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
08501 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,791 | 85.78% |
| Black | 64 | 3.07% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 6.03% |
| Asian | 105 | 5.03% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
08501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 178 | 4.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,352 | 31.33% |
| High School Diploma | 1,220 | 28.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 0.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 62 | 1.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 421 | 9.76% |
| Associates Degree | 339 | 7.86% |
| Masters Degree | 547 | 12.68% |
| Professional Degree | 113 | 2.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 71 | 1.65% |
08501 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.15420914, -74.55805969 |
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| Regions | Northern New Jersey Area Metro Philadelphia |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Trenton-Princeton, NJ Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 27 Square Miles |
08501 Schools
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08501 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 84d - Inner Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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