Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Phillipsburg: Town in New Jersey
About
Phillipsburg is a town located in the county of Warren in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,950 and a population density of 1,743 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,238 inhabitants.
The town was created 164 years ago in 1861.
Quick Facts about Phillipsburg
| Population : | 14,238 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Warren County |
| Postal code : | 08865 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 8.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 981 feet / 299 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1861 (164 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:09:22 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,660 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Phillipsburg is located at 40°41'37"N 75°11'25"W (40.6937100, -75.1901800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Phillipsburg decreased by 5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,950 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,793 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,683 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,566 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,559 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,505 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,382 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,313 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,270 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,212 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,238 | 0.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,048 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,378 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,529 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,425 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 27.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 96.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,148 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
Phillipsburg zip code is 08865.
County name: Warren, County
fips: 34041
Chintewick, Lopatcong Village, Philipsburg, Phillipsburg, Phillipsburgh
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $173,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,319 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $518 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,039 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,767 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.15 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,823 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 31,702 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,035 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,380 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 639 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 316 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 236 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 603 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 134 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 481 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 759.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.09 |
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People born in Phillipsburg (29)
People born in Phillipsburg, including actress Yvonne Zima, actress Courtney Henggeler, rock singer and actress Fiona, .
List
- Vanessa Zima (actress) she was born in 17/12/1986
- Frederick Kroesen (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 11/02/1923
- John DeWitt (American football player, track and field athlete (1881-1930)) he was born in 29/10/1881
- Doug Gjertsen (American swimmer) he was born in 31/07/1967
- Bill Walsh (American football player and coach (1927-2012)) he was born in 08/09/1927
- Chappy Charles (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 25/03/1881
- Charlie Berry (American football player, coach and official; baseball player and umpire (1902-1972)) he was born in 18/10/1902
- DC Drake (American professional wrestler and promoter) he was born in 16/09/1957
- David Hajdu (columnist, author, professor and music critic) he was born in 08/03/1955
- George Frederick Mager (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 23/02/1875
- James Cullen Ganey (United States federal judge) he was born in 22/04/1899
- Joseph Corpora (American politician) he was born in 25/09/1961
- Martin O. May (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 18/04/1922
- Ned Bolcar (American football linebacker) he was born in 12/01/1967
- Sean Tiedeman (American film director, producer, and actor) he was born in 17/11/1972
- Tim Brewster (American football player and coach) he was born in 13/10/1960
- Tom Brennan (radio and television sportscaster and former college basketball coach) he was born in 02/05/1949
- Walter E. Bachman (American football player and coach (1879-1958)) he was born in 19/03/1879
Schools in Phillipsburg
College & universities near Phillipsburg, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213385 | Lafayette College | Easton (PA) | 18042-1768 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Phillipsburg, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Phillipsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Post Office | Phillipsburg (NJ) | 08865 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Phillipsburg , Ohio human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 550 people.
- Phillipsburg , Kansas township in Phillips County, Kansas with a population of 230 people.
- Phillipsburg , Missouri human settlement in Laclede County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 200 people.
Other cities in Warren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Warren County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown | 9,372 | Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States |
| Washington | 6,498 | Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States |
| Blairstown | 5,701 | Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Allamuchy | 4,751 | Township in Warren County, New Jersey |
| Beattystown | 4,554 | Census designated place |
| Delaware | 4,409 | Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States |
| Knowlton | 2,930 | Township in Warren County, New Jersey |
| Belvidere | 2,563 | Town in New Jersey |
| Oxford | 2,426 | Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States |
| Alpha | 2,263 | Borough in Warren County, New Jersey |
| Hope | 1,859 | Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States |
| Hardwick | 1,620 | Township in Warren County, New Jersey |
| Brass Castle | 1,555 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Phillipsburg distances to largest New Jersey cities
