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ZIP Code 08501
Allentown, NJ, Monmouth County
Population
6,364
Land area
27.2sq mi
People per sq mi
234
City
Allentown
ZIP 08501 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 08501 at a glance
- ZIP 08501 (Allentown) is 82% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $146,182, 41% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $588,800 (30% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,497 a month.
Local data for ZIP 08501
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 08501, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,182
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$588,800
Prices +6.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,497/mo
Homeownership
90.4%
Bachelor's or higher
57.7%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
32.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
168
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,419
$80.76M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.32M
223 loans
Campaign donations
$35.31K
31% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 08501, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14,530
7.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 08501, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 08501
ZIP codes near 08501
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08620Groveville | 3 mi | 9 |
| 08691Allentown | 4.1 mi | 24.2 |
| 08514Cream Ridge | 4.4 mi | 27.3 |
| 08515Crosswicks | 5 mi | 21.2 |
| 08562Cookstown | 5.6 mi | 16.7 |
| 08561Windsor | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| 08520Hightstown | 7 mi | 18 |
| 08690Hamilton Square | 7.1 mi | 7 |
| 08555Roosevelt | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| 08511Cookstown | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| 08510Roosevelt | 7.7 mi | 17.7 |
| 08610White Horse | 8.2 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 08501?
- ZIP code 08501 is in Allentown, NJ (Monmouth County).
- What county is ZIP code 08501 in?
- ZIP code 08501 is mostly in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 08501?
- About 6,364 people live in the 08501 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.