Phillipsburg town, NJ

ZIP 08865 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Phillipsburg town, NJ (08865)

Median Income

$78,519

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,000

Wealth inflow

Population

31,078

Unemployment

6.3%

2.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,000 for ZIP 08865 (Phillipsburg town, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.3%+71% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.4%-11% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.1%+21% vs US avg

622

Establishments

10,532

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction6.2%
Manufacturing10.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade10.8%
Transportation, utilities7.4%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management10.6%
Education, health care, social26.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.1%
Other services7.4%
Public administration4.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08865 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.6%, median income fell 3.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.5%.

Median Income

$78,519

+4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate