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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 08515: From White Majority with Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Zip code 08515 in Crosswicks, New Jersey, is classified as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 7,501 and a median income of $150,475. This zip code has experienced significant changes in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, it was categorized as a White Majority area with Low Diversity, with whites comprising 72% of the population. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority (54%), the community transitioned to Moderate Diversity.
The most significant change has been the increase in the Asian population, from 9% in 2013 to 30% in 2022. This shift suggests that the area could be categorized as a Transitional Community. The Hispanic and Black populations have remained relatively stable, while the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has slightly increased. The demographic shifts correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, there was an increase in median income from $128,872 to $155,506. This period coincided with the initial growth of the Asian population and a slight decline in the white population percentage.
There was a decrease in median income in 2020 to $140,861, potentially due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the income increased to $153,928 in 2021 and slightly decreased to $150,475 in 2022. This recovery period aligns with a more rapid increase in the Asian population and a more pronounced decrease in the white population percentage. The population has grown from 5,566 in 2013 to 7,501 in 2022, a 34.8% increase. This growth, coupled with the changing racial composition and fluctuating but generally high median income, suggests that the area has become increasingly attractive to diverse, affluent families, particularly those of Asian descent.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code align with broader trends seen in many suburban areas near major metropolitan centers, particularly in the Northeast. The growth of the Asian population is consistent with national trends of increasing Asian immigration and internal migration to affluent suburbs. The high and generally increasing median income in this area surpasses the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that Crosswicks is an economically prosperous area that may be attracting high-skilled professionals.
The transition towards greater diversity, while still maintaining a White Majority, is indicative of changing patterns in suburban demographics across the United States. Many formerly homogeneous suburbs are experiencing increased diversity, often driven by the influx of affluent minority families seeking quality schools and suburban amenities. Zip code 08515 in Crosswicks, New Jersey, exemplifies a Transitional Community moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining its economic affluence. This evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and the growing economic influence of Asian-American communities in particular.
