Area Code 856

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Area Code 856 Map

Area Code 856 Overview

1,028,483
TOTAL POPULATION
505,178
MALE POPULATION
523,305
FEMALE POPULATION
96.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,554
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,489
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,238
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,281
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
31.76
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
509,203
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 856

The most populous races in Area Code 856 are White / Caucasian (688,301 | 66.9%), Hispanic or Latino (169,130 | 16.4%), and Black / African American (150,142 | 14.6%).
Race in Area Code 856
Race# Population% Population
Asian41,1944.0%
Black / African American150,14214.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific2910.0%
Hispanic or Latino169,13016.4%
Native / Alaskan2,9630.3%
White / Caucasian688,30166.9%
Two or more Races69,3026.7%
Some other Race76,2907.4%
Total1,028,483100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 856

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 856 are Irish (190,201 | 18.5%), Italian (176,816 | 17.2%), German (142,018 | 13.8%), English (83,087 | 8.1%), and Puerto Rican (82,808 | 8.1%), together accounting for 65.6% of all Area Code 856 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 856
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1280.0%
African4,6670.4%
Alaskan Athabascan90.0%
Albanian9420.1%
Alsatian230.0%
American29,5802.9%
Apache2070.0%
Arab3,8550.4%
Arapaho70.0%
Argentinean6230.1%
Armenian1,0510.1%
Australian2300.0%
Austrian2,2040.2%
Bahamian1640.0%
Barbadian1910.0%
Basque520.0%
Belgian5360.1%
Bermudan520.0%
Bhutanese2,1490.2%
Blackfeet6710.1%
Bolivian7360.1%
Brazilian2,0310.2%
British3,1590.3%
British West Indian2770.0%
Bulgarian310.0%
Burmese4,3140.4%
Cajun340.0%
Canadian7770.1%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Carpatho Rusyn430.0%
Celtic810.0%
Central American14,2321.4%
Central American Indian1,3120.1%
Cherokee1,7660.2%
Cheyenne10.0%
Chickasaw890.0%
Chilean2610.0%
Chinese2530.0%
Chippewa590.0%
Choctaw290.0%
Colombian4,0150.4%
Costa Rican3740.0%
Cree220.0%
Creek150.0%
Croatian8750.1%
Cuban3,3110.3%
Czech1,7940.2%
Czechoslovakian6650.1%
Danish1,1880.1%
Delaware7560.1%
Dominican17,2471.7%
Dutch5,8790.6%
Eastern European4,1850.4%
Ecuadorian2,0050.2%
Egyptian1,0030.1%
English83,0878.1%
Estonian2440.0%
Ethiopian5310.1%
European7,9570.8%
Filipino3580.0%
Finnish6990.1%
French11,9771.2%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian2,1520.2%
German142,01813.8%
German Russian390.0%
Ghanaian5170.1%
Greek4,6580.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro760.0%
Guatemalan4,3670.4%
Guyanese5470.1%
Haitian3,0940.3%
Hmong360.0%
Honduran2,6830.3%
Hungarian5,9570.6%
Icelander340.0%
Indian (Asian)9,2790.9%
Indonesian480.0%
Inupiat90.0%
Iranian2940.0%
Iraqi1390.0%
Irish190,20118.5%
Iroquois1460.0%
Israeli4650.1%
Italian176,81617.2%
Jamaican4,6340.4%
Japanese1,8790.2%
Jordanian2250.0%
Korean9,6130.9%
Laotian1460.0%
Latvian3980.0%
Lebanese7450.1%
Liberian1530.0%
Lithuanian4,4250.4%
Lumbee110.0%
Malaysian1120.0%
Maltese390.0%
Mexican34,3053.3%
Mexican American Indian3380.0%
Moroccan4780.1%
Native Hawaiian3890.0%
Navajo1070.0%
New Zealander220.0%
Nicaraguan1,9850.2%
Nigerian2,0650.2%
Northern European5220.1%
Norwegian3,7430.4%
Okinawan230.0%
Paiute50.0%
Pakistani4160.0%
Palestinian1260.0%
Panamanian7140.1%
Paraguayan260.0%
Pennsylvania German1,0950.1%
Peruvian1,2380.1%
Polish49,1654.8%
Portuguese2,0500.2%
Potawatomi60.0%
Puerto Rican82,8088.1%
Romanian1,7350.2%
Russian13,2951.3%
Salvadoran4,0690.4%
Samoan660.0%
Scandinavian1,4280.1%
Scotch-Irish5,4630.5%
Scottish11,0951.1%
Seminole370.0%
Senegalese10.0%
Serbian6520.1%
Sierra Leonean9060.1%
Sioux810.0%
Slavic4310.0%
Slovak2,2130.2%
Slovene1210.0%
Somali1050.0%
South African1530.0%
South American10,2951.0%
South American Indian2580.0%
Spaniard1,3050.1%
Spanish1,2560.1%
Spanish American1510.0%
Spanish American Indian190.0%
Sri Lankan5,6960.5%
Subsaharan African9,4130.9%
Swedish5,5500.5%
Swiss1,1340.1%
Syrian4540.0%
Thai12,8381.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6740.1%
Turkish2,5540.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander270.0%
Ukrainian7,1340.7%
Uruguayan3340.0%
Venezuelan1,0570.1%
Vietnamese4690.1%
Welsh7,1490.7%
West Indian9990.1%
Yugoslavian7500.1%
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Immigrants in Area Code 856

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 856 came from Latin America (46,206 | 4.5%), Asia (30,383 | 2.9%), Central America (21,723 | 2.1%), Caribbean (16,168 | 1.6%), and Mexico (13,891 | 1.3%), together accounting for 12.5% of all Area Code 856 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 856
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan980.0%
Africa4,9180.5%
Albania3670.0%
Argentina2980.0%
Armenia320.0%
Asia30,3832.9%
Australia1810.0%
Austria860.0%
Bahamas1150.0%
Bangladesh7660.1%
Barbados540.0%
Belarus840.0%
Belgium500.0%
Belize680.0%
Bolivia3480.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2690.0%
Brazil1,9140.2%
Bulgaria240.0%
Cambodia4280.0%
Cameroon1500.0%
Canada1,4930.2%
Caribbean16,1681.6%
Central America21,7232.1%
Chile1840.0%
China4,0510.4%
Colombia1,9080.2%
Costa Rica1270.0%
Croatia910.0%
Cuba8300.1%
Czechoslovakia1600.0%
Denmark80.0%
Dominica830.0%
Dominican Republic10,5451.0%
Eastern Africa7730.1%
Eastern Asia7,0390.7%
Eastern Europe6,1450.6%
Ecuador1,5850.2%
Egypt5440.1%
El Salvador2,2970.2%
England8140.1%
Eritrea150.0%
Ethiopia4190.0%
Europe13,5511.3%
France3440.0%
Germany1,4970.2%
Ghana5170.1%
Greece6420.1%
Grenada1310.0%
Guatemala2,5460.3%
Guyana5170.1%
Haiti1,0170.1%
Honduras1,7580.2%
Hong Kong2920.0%
Hungary1190.0%
India7,0850.7%
Indonesia570.0%
Iran1360.0%
Iraq1850.0%
Ireland3380.0%
Israel4930.1%
Italy1,7590.2%
Jamaica2,7170.3%
Japan5040.1%
Jordan2560.0%
Kazakhstan1580.0%
Kenya1810.0%
Korea2,4840.2%
Kuwait470.0%
Laos560.0%
Latin America46,2064.5%
Latvia610.0%
Lebanon1300.0%
Liberia2480.0%
Lithuania370.0%
Malaysia670.0%
Mexico13,8911.3%
Middle Africa1800.0%
Moldova650.0%
Morocco1300.0%
Nepal1470.0%
Netherlands1520.0%
Nicaragua8680.1%
Nigeria1,0810.1%
North Macedonia720.0%
Northern Africa6920.1%
Northern Europe2,1420.2%
Norway320.0%
Oceania2240.0%
Pakistan1,4060.1%
Panama1680.0%
Peru7200.1%
Philippines5,2600.5%
Poland1,4190.1%
Portugal3570.0%
Romania2480.0%
Russia1,0560.1%
Saudi Arabia220.0%
Scotland780.0%
Senegal10.0%
Serbia4000.0%
Sierra Leone6400.1%
Singapore780.0%
Somalia490.0%
South Africa970.0%
South America8,3150.8%
South Central Asia10,0121.0%
South Eastern Asia9,7540.9%
Southern Europe2,9870.3%
Spain2280.0%
Sri Lanka630.0%
Sweden1090.0%
Switzerland1440.0%
Syria1910.0%
Taiwan4550.0%
Thailand1830.0%
Trinidad and Tobago5480.1%
Turkey1,9780.2%
Uganda350.0%
Ukraine1,2270.1%
Uruguay1930.0%
Uzbekistan1310.0%
Venezuela6080.1%
Vietnam3,5850.4%
West Indies410.0%
Western Africa2,8880.3%
Western Asia3,5700.4%
Western Europe2,2730.2%
Zaire300.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 856

Sex and Age in Area Code 856

The most populous age groups in Area Code 856 are 35 to 39 Years (35,276 | 7.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (36,084 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29,974 (5.9%)27,605 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years33,181 (6.6%)32,449 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years33,626 (6.7%)33,539 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years33,711 (6.7%)31,333 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years33,488 (6.6%)32,590 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years33,444 (6.6%)31,241 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years33,960 (6.7%)33,476 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years35,276 (7.0%)34,537 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years32,394 (6.4%)31,757 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years31,563 (6.2%)32,247 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years34,198 (6.8%)35,495 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years34,960 (6.9%)36,084 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years32,760 (6.5%)35,972 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years25,893 (5.1%)29,546 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years19,431 (3.8%)22,871 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years12,225 (2.4%)16,593 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years7,931 (1.6%)11,565 (2.2%)
85 Years and over7,163 (1.4%)14,405 (2.8%)
Total505,178 (100.0%)523,305 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 856

Median Family Size in Area Code 856

The median family size in Area Code 856 is 3.21 persons per family, with married-couple families (178,672 | 69.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21139 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (21,867 | 8.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 856
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple178,672 (69.6%)3.21
Single Male/Father21,867 (8.5%)2.80
Single Female/Mother56,076 (21.8%)3.12
Total Families256,615 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Area Code 856

The median household size in Area Code 856 is 2.66 persons per household, with single female/mother households (56,076 | 14.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.30347 persons per household. non-family households (125,495 | 32.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 856
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple178,672 (46.8%)3.24
Single Male/Father21,867 (5.7%)3.21
Single Female/Mother56,076 (14.7%)3.30
Non-family125,495 (32.8%)1.26
Total Households382,110 (100.0%)2.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 856

Out of a total of 382,110 households in Area Code 856, 256,615 (67.2%) are family households, while 125,495 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 101,711, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 102,833.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 856
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-102,833 (26.9%)
2-Person Households101,711 (26.6%)19,976 (5.2%)
3-Person Households62,353 (16.3%)1,783 (0.5%)
4-Person Households56,013 (14.7%)541 (0.1%)
5-Person Households23,033 (6.0%)218 (0.1%)
6-Person Households8,396 (2.2%)98 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5,109 (1.3%)46 (0.0%)
Total256,615 (67.2%)125,495 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 856

Fertility by Age in Area Code 856

Average fertility rate in Area Code 856 is 54.7 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.2 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years257 (2.2%)26.0
20 to 34 years7,644 (66.3%)95.2
35 to 50 years3,636 (31.5%)43.2
Total11,537 (100.0%)54.7

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 856

60.6% of women with births (11,537) in Area Code 856 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 92.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 856
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years20 (7.8%)237 (92.2%)
20 to 34 years4,304 (56.3%)3,340 (43.7%)
35 to 50 years1,902 (52.3%)1,734 (47.7%)
Total6,993 (60.6%)4,544 (39.4%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 856

Average fertility rate in Area Code 856 is 54.7 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 94.2 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 46.6 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 856
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School867 (7.5%)46.6
High School Diploma2,816 (24.4%)83.0
College or Associate's Degree3,438 (29.8%)82.7
Bachelor's Degree2,494 (21.6%)65.6
Graduate Degree1,922 (16.7%)94.2
Total11,537 (100.0%)54.7

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 856

39.4% of women with births in Area Code 856 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 57.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 84.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 856
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School138 (15.9%)729 (84.1%)
High School Diploma963 (34.2%)1,853 (65.8%)
College or Associate's Degree1,184 (34.4%)2,254 (65.6%)
Bachelor's Degree1,437 (57.6%)1,057 (42.4%)
Graduate Degree975 (50.7%)947 (49.3%)
Total6,993 (60.6%)4,544 (39.4%)

Income in Area Code 856

Income Overview in Area Code 856

Per Capita Income in Area Code 856 is $41,554, while median incomes of families and households are $108,489 and $90,238 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,028,483$41,554
Median Family Income256,615$108,489
Mean Family Income256,615$10,043,368
Median Household Income382,110$90,238
Mean Household Income382,110$8,735,530
Income Deficit256,615$10,281
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,028,48326.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,028,48373.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,028,48331.76

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 856

Average Earnings in Area Code 856 are $47,512, $56,594 for men and $41,709 for women, a difference of 26.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 856
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male288,943 (52.0%)$56,594
Female266,801 (48.0%)$41,709
Total555,744 (100.0%)$47,512

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 856

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 856 are $100,000+ for men (64,473 | 22.3%) and $100,000+ for women (31,612 | 11.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 856
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less14,024 (4.9%)13,944 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9997,778 (2.7%)10,096 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4999,325 (3.2%)9,416 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9995,537 (1.9%)7,636 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4997,537 (2.6%)9,499 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,665 (2.0%)8,732 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4996,171 (2.1%)8,138 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,455 (1.5%)6,719 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,464 (1.9%)7,509 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,981 (2.4%)8,440 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99911,646 (4.0%)16,313 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99913,584 (4.7%)14,168 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99912,299 (4.3%)13,205 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99911,648 (4.0%)12,984 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99912,578 (4.3%)12,290 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99910,465 (3.6%)9,876 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99922,661 (7.8%)20,820 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99920,095 (7.0%)16,697 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99936,557 (12.7%)28,707 (10.8%)
$100,000+64,473 (22.3%)31,612 (11.8%)
Total288,943 (100.0%)266,801 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 856

Average earnings in Area Code 856 are $4,520,023 for men and $3,242,261 for women, a difference of 28.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $5,388,630, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,070,142. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $4,489,261, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,003,290.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 856
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,070,142$1,003,290
High School Diploma$3,484,216$1,926,317
College or Associate's Degree$3,915,484$2,759,364
Bachelor's Degree$4,723,276$3,825,098
Graduate Degree$5,388,630$4,489,261
Total$4,520,023$3,242,261

Family Income in Area Code 856

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 856

According to the Area Code 856 family income data, there are 4,383,497 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,708.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 261,234 families (101.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 856
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000444,970173.4%
$10,000 to $14,999261,234101.8%
$15,000 to $24,999826,044321.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,022,611398.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,689,297658.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,751,6831,072.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,098,6261,207.5%
$100,000 to $149,9994,383,4971,708.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,653,9121,034.2%
$200,000+3,140,1981,223.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 856

6-person families (7,203 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 856 with $156,749 per family, while 2-person families (109,890 | 42.8%) have the highest median income of $45,547 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 856
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families109,890 (42.8%)$91,094
3-Person Families61,292 (23.9%)$119,155
4-Person Families53,155 (20.7%)$134,335
5-Person Families21,082 (8.2%)$141,515
6-Person Families7,203 (2.8%)$156,749
7+ Person Families3,993 (1.6%)$149,234
Total256,615 (100.0%)$108,489

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 856

The median family income in Area Code 856 is $108,489, with families comprising 3+ earners (36,880) having the highest median family income of $171,739, while families with no earners (32,165) have the lowest median family income of $56,628, accounting for 14.4% and 12.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 856
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners32,165 (12.5%)$56,628
1 Earner81,671 (31.8%)$79,958
2 Earners105,899 (41.3%)$129,892
3+ Earners36,880 (14.4%)$171,739
Total256,615 (100.0%)$108,489

Household Income in Area Code 856

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 856

With 5,589,123 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 856, accounting for 1,462.7% of all households. In contrast, only 845,227 households (221.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 856
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,151,680301.4%
$10,000 to $14,999845,227221.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,785,600467.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,142,109560.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992,777,940727.0%
$50,000 to $74,9994,728,6111,237.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994,087,4311,069.7%
$100,000 to $149,9995,589,1231,462.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993,382,438885.2%
$200,000+3,696,150967.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 856

The median household income in Area Code 856 is $90,238, with the highest median household income of $105,913 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 150,652 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,799, with 8,688 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 856
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,688 (2.3%)$51,799
25 to 44 Years116,894 (30.6%)$103,844
45 to 64 Years150,652 (39.4%)$105,913
65+ Years105,876 (27.7%)$63,296
Total382,110 (100.0%)$90,238

Poverty in Area Code 856

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 856

With 10.0% poverty level for males and 12.3% for females among the residents of Area Code 856, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,314 males (18.0%) and 3,461 females (17.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,314 (18.0%)4,211 (15.4%)
5 Years785 (11.7%)653 (11.4%)
6 to 11 Years6,202 (15.5%)6,353 (16.1%)
12 to 14 Years3,234 (16.6%)3,461 (17.5%)
15 Years1,117 (15.9%)1,042 (15.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,718 (12.3%)1,707 (13.5%)
18 to 24 Years5,022 (11.5%)6,019 (14.2%)
25 to 34 Years5,429 (8.5%)8,049 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years5,287 (8.2%)8,243 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,672 (7.3%)6,733 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,041 (7.6%)7,118 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,849 (6.4%)4,770 (9.2%)
75 Years and over2,298 (8.7%)5,225 (12.9%)
Total48,968 (10.0%)63,584 (12.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 856

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 856, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.6% of males and 90.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,184 (82.0%)23,158 (84.6%)
5 Years5,911 (88.3%)5,068 (88.6%)
6 to 11 Years33,881 (84.5%)33,131 (83.9%)
12 to 14 Years16,217 (83.4%)16,283 (82.5%)
15 Years5,896 (84.1%)5,616 (84.4%)
16 and 17 Years12,253 (87.7%)10,974 (86.5%)
18 to 24 Years38,503 (88.5%)36,421 (85.8%)
25 to 34 Years58,656 (91.5%)56,523 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years59,242 (91.8%)57,997 (87.6%)
45 to 54 Years59,377 (92.7%)60,952 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years61,215 (92.4%)64,579 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years41,602 (93.6%)47,071 (90.8%)
75 Years and over24,085 (91.3%)35,259 (87.1%)
Total441,022 (90.0%)453,032 (87.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 856

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 856 show that 3.2% or 5,758 of the total 178,672 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.3%, comprising of 1,272 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 2,814 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 856
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children101,256 (97.3%)2,814 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children58,501 (97.3%)1,640 (2.7%)
3 or 4 Children12,344 (90.7%)1,272 (9.3%)
5 or more Children813 (96.2%)32 (3.8%)
Total172,914 (96.8%)5,758 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 856

According to the poverty data in Area Code 856, 11.0% or 2,406 single-father households and 22.5% or 12,603 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (40.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 323 households (73.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 856
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children511 (5.3%)2,348 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,496 (14.6%)6,803 (25.9%)
3 or 4 Children354 (18.0%)3,129 (53.3%)
5 or more Children45 (40.5%)323 (73.9%)
Total2,406 (11.0%)12,603 (22.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 856

The poverty data for Area Code 856 shows that 5,758 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 15,009 of the single-parent households (19.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,272 households (9.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 368 household (67.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 856
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,814 (2.7%)2,859 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,640 (2.7%)8,299 (22.7%)
3 or 4 Children1,272 (9.3%)3,483 (44.4%)
5 or more Children32 (3.8%)368 (67.1%)
Total5,758 (3.2%)15,009 (19.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 856

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 856

Among the 486,372 employed individuals in Area Code 856, private company employees (333,681 | 68.6%), local government employees (43,414 | 8.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (40,856 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 856
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees333,68168.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15,0573.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)19,2544.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations40,8568.4%
Local Government Employees43,4148.9%
State Government Employees21,5734.4%
Federal Government Employees11,8842.4%
Unpaid Family Workers6530.1%
Total486,372100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 856

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 856, out of the total population over 16 years of age (824,426), 61.8% or 509,165 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 35,743 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.9% or 57,233 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,108.1% or 263,739 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years23,802 (46.3%)263,739 (1,108.1%)
20 to 24 Years51,997 (78.7%)417,380 (802.7%)
25 to 29 Years54,184 (83.8%)351,511 (648.7%)
30 to 34 Years57,234 (84.9%)218,344 (381.5%)
35 to 44 Years113,244 (84.5%)357,159 (315.4%)
45 to 54 Years109,780 (82.2%)384,998 (350.7%)
55 to 59 Years51,781 (72.9%)188,287 (363.6%)
60 to 64 Years41,613 (60.5%)143,679 (345.3%)
65 to 74 Years28,255 (28.9%)82,906 (293.4%)
75 Years and over6,105 (8.7%)31,841 (521.3%)
Total509,203 (61.8%)35,723 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 856

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 856, 77.1% of individuals (415,958) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (539,364) are in the labor force, with 396.7% or 1,650,105 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 165,987 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 603.2% or 689,385 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 856
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School31,129 (64.0%)279,351 (574.1%)
High School Diploma114,283 (71.4%)965,663 (603.2%)
College / Associate Degree115,287 (80.5%)479,816 (335.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher165,993 (88.6%)450,392 (240.3%)
Total415,946 (77.1%)2,139,657 (396.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 856

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 856 are Community & Social Service (61,946 | 12.4%), Management (52,014 | 10.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (37,744 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (35,676 | 7.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (28,418 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 856

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 856, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.7%), Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.9%), and Health Technologists (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 856
OccupationMaleFemale
Management31,552 (60.7%)20,462 (39.3%)
Business & Financial13,457 (48.0%)14,601 (52.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20,858 (73.4%)7,560 (26.6%)
Computers & Mathematics10,993 (75.0%)3,655 (24.9%)
Architecture & Engineering7,713 (85.7%)1,288 (14.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,152 (45.1%)2,617 (54.9%)
Community & Social Service 19,622 (31.7%)42,324 (68.3%)
Education, Arts & Media3,469 (32.1%)7,344 (67.9%)
Legal Services & Support3,479 (45.6%)4,147 (54.4%)
Education Instruction & Library8,750 (24.5%)26,926 (75.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,924 (50.1%)3,907 (49.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10,224 (27.1%)27,520 (72.9%)
Health Technologists7,044 (27.9%)18,210 (72.1%)
Total (Category)95,713 (46.0%)112,467 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)256,792 (51.5%)242,041 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 856 are Food Preparation & Serving (21,748 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15,632 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (14,831 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (13,078 | 2.6%), and Personal Care & Service (12,967 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 856

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 856, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.3%), Security & Protection (78.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.3%), Personal Care & Service (70.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 856
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,177 (14.7%)12,654 (85.3%)
Security & Protection10,240 (78.3%)2,838 (21.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention4,589 (73.9%)1,621 (26.1%)
Law Enforcement5,651 (82.3%)1,217 (17.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,926 (41.0%)12,822 (59.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10,388 (66.4%)5,244 (33.6%)
Personal Care & Service3,861 (29.8%)9,106 (70.2%)
Total (Category)35,592 (45.5%)42,664 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)256,792 (51.5%)242,041 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 856 are Office & Administration (57,899 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (48,900 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 856

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 856
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24,705 (50.5%)24,195 (49.5%)
Office & Administration14,485 (25.0%)43,414 (75.0%)
Total (Category)39,190 (36.7%)67,609 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)256,792 (51.5%)242,041 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 856 are Construction & Extraction (22,970 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14,817 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,831 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 856

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 856
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,257 (68.6%)574 (31.4%)
Construction & Extraction22,221 (96.7%)749 (3.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14,454 (97.6%)363 (2.5%)
Total (Category)37,932 (95.7%)1,686 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)256,792 (51.5%)242,041 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 856 are Material Moving (24,045 | 4.8%), Production (21,946 | 4.4%), and Transportation (19,989 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 856

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 856
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15,381 (70.1%)6,565 (29.9%)
Transportation15,941 (79.7%)4,048 (20.3%)
Material Moving17,043 (70.9%)7,002 (29.1%)
Total (Category)48,365 (73.3%)17,615 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)256,792 (51.5%)242,041 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 856

Employment Industries in Area Code 856

The major employment industries in Area Code 856 include Health Care & Social Assistance (78,486 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (59,617 | 11.9%), Educational Services (52,885 | 10.6%), Manufacturing (40,782 | 8.2%), and Professional & Scientific (37,141 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 856

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 856

The Area Code 856 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.6%), Construction (89.3%), and Utilities (82.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (77.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%), and Educational Services (70.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 856
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,859 (67.0%)915 (33.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction546 (94.6%)31 (5.4%)
Construction29,353 (89.3%)3,506 (10.7%)
Manufacturing27,727 (68.0%)13,055 (32.0%)
Wholesale Trade11,384 (69.0%)5,116 (31.0%)
Retail Trade32,014 (53.7%)27,603 (46.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing20,203 (69.9%)8,686 (30.1%)
Utilities4,448 (82.0%)980 (18.0%)
Information5,277 (63.2%)3,068 (36.8%)
Finance & Insurance12,368 (47.4%)13,709 (52.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,372 (57.1%)3,285 (42.9%)
Professional & Scientific20,216 (54.4%)16,925 (45.6%)
Enterprise Management109 (22.9%)368 (77.1%)
Administrative & Support11,065 (58.8%)7,742 (41.2%)
Educational Services15,679 (29.6%)37,206 (70.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18,585 (23.7%)59,901 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5,257 (59.6%)3,564 (40.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services12,214 (45.1%)14,845 (54.9%)
Public Administration15,117 (58.6%)10,677 (41.4%)
Total256,792 (51.5%)242,041 (48.5%)

Education in Area Code 856

School Enrollment in Area Code 856

The most common levels of schooling among the 251,452 students in Area Code 856 are middle school (54,409 | 21.6%), high school (53,145 | 21.1%), and elementary school (50,544 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 856
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool16,4366.5%
Kindergarten13,5185.4%
Elementary School50,54420.1%
Middle School54,40921.6%
High School53,14521.1%
College / Undergraduate49,69219.8%
Graduate / Professional13,7085.4%
Total251,452100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 856

Out of a total of 251,452 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 856, 38,893 (15.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 212,559 (84.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,176 (40.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 59,786 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 856
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7,544 (59.3%)5,176 (40.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old54,924 (88.8%)6,940 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds59,786 (91.1%)5,851 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds34,825 (89.2%)4,231 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15,343 (84.8%)2,749 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21,978 (77.4%)6,426 (22.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds10,037 (75.9%)3,192 (24.1%)
35 Years and over8,129 (65.3%)4,321 (34.7%)
Total212,559 (84.5%)38,893 (15.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 856

Business (48,729 | 19.5%), education (32,915 | 13.2%), science & technology (27,330 | 11.0%), social sciences (18,483 | 7.4%), and psychology (16,123 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 249,566 individuals in Area Code 856 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 856
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10,5184.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural14,0525.6%
Physical & Health Sciences6,1082.5%
Psychology16,1236.5%
Social Sciences18,4837.4%
Engineering15,2276.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,7850.7%
Science & Technology27,33011.0%
Business48,72919.5%
Education32,91513.2%
Literature & Languages11,0194.4%
Liberal Arts & History12,2574.9%
Visual & Performing Arts8,8513.5%
Communications10,7354.3%
Arts & Humanities15,4346.2%
Total249,566100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 856

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 856

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 856 are males with 2 vehicles (108,687, accounting for 43.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (96,719, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 856
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8,890 (3.5%)7,560 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle40,500 (16.2%)49,234 (21.1%)
2 Vehicles108,687 (43.3%)96,719 (41.4%)
3 Vehicles54,759 (21.8%)48,721 (20.9%)
4 Vehicles26,456 (10.5%)22,180 (9.5%)
5 or more Vehicles11,492 (4.6%)9,019 (3.9%)
Total250,784 (100.0%)233,433 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 856

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 856 are 15 to 19 minutes (61,326 commuters, 14.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (59,999 commuters, 13.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (58,416 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Area Code 856
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11,3092.6%
5 to 9 Minutes41,9809.7%
10 to 14 Minutes54,03412.5%
15 to 19 Minutes61,32614.1%
20 to 24 Minutes59,99913.9%
25 to 29 Minutes31,2037.2%
30 to 34 Minutes58,41613.5%
35 to 39 Minutes14,6053.4%
40 to 44 Minutes19,3614.5%
45 to 59 Minutes41,2789.5%
60 to 89 Minutes27,9556.5%
90 or more Minutes11,8332.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 856

The most common commute times in Area Code 856 are 30 to 34 minutes (31,251 commuters, 13.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (31,583 commuters, 15.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 856
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes6,019 (2.7%)5,290 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes18,411 (8.1%)23,569 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes26,161 (11.6%)27,873 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes29,743 (13.2%)31,583 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes29,008 (12.8%)30,991 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes16,392 (7.2%)14,811 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes31,251 (13.8%)27,165 (13.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes8,556 (3.8%)6,049 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes10,816 (4.8%)8,545 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes24,459 (10.8%)16,819 (8.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes17,101 (7.6%)10,854 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes8,209 (3.6%)3,624 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 856

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 856 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (30,181, 13.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (31,145, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 856
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13,741 (6.1%)4,862 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10,313 (4.6%)3,823 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13,213 (5.8%)6,349 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM26,279 (11.6%)14,843 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24,295 (10.7%)20,226 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30,181 (13.4%)29,781 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22,742 (10.1%)31,145 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM23,978 (10.6%)30,321 (14.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10,852 (4.8%)14,755 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11,616 (5.1%)13,576 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,284 (2.3%)6,006 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,921 (1.3%)3,201 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15,064 (6.7%)14,416 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15,647 (6.9%)13,869 (6.7%)
Total226,126 (100.0%)207,173 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 856

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 856

Of the total 382,110 dwellings in Area Code 856, owner-occupied units account for 266,669 (69.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 115,441 (30.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 856
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units266,66969.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units115,44130.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units382,110100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 856

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 856
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household102,83326.9%
2-Person Household121,68731.9%
3-Person Household64,13616.8%
4+ Person Household93,45424.5%
Total Housing Units382,110100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 856

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 856
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household55,370 (53.8%)47,463 (46.2%)
2-Person Household91,393 (75.1%)30,294 (24.9%)
3-Person Household48,367 (75.4%)15,769 (24.6%)
4+ Person Household71,539 (76.5%)21,915 (23.4%)
Total Housing Units266,669 (69.8%)115,441 (30.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 856

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 856
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16,278 (47.6%)17,902 (52.4%)
High School Diploma68,833 (64.2%)38,442 (35.8%)
College/Associate Degree71,347 (67.9%)33,666 (32.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher110,211 (81.2%)25,431 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 856

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 856
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years58,89715.4%
35 to 44 Years66,68517.4%
45 to 54 Years71,55318.7%
55 to 64 Years79,09920.7%
65 to 74 Years60,29115.8%
75 to 84 Years31,3098.2%
85 Years and Over14,2763.7%
Total382,110100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 856

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 856

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 856
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied266,669 (69.8%)$7,783,853
Renter-Occupied115,441 (30.2%)$2,958,071
Average382,110 (100.0%)$6,858,116

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 856

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 856
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,089 (1.5%)6,192 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,231 (0.8%)4,403 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,731 (1.4%)9,953 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,947 (1.5%)6,802 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9995,863 (2.2%)8,136 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912,690 (4.8%)12,840 (11.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99918,418 (6.9%)15,424 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,108 (13.2%)21,267 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99935,004 (13.1%)12,094 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99961,046 (22.9%)11,401 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more84,542 (31.7%)6,929 (6.0%)
Total266,669 (100.0%)115,441 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 856

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 856
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,392 (0.9%)4,290 (3.7%)
$300 to $4995,389 (2.0%)5,346 (4.6%)
$500 to $79919,986 (7.5%)7,432 (6.4%)
$800 to $99924,487 (9.2%)11,707 (10.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49959,627 (22.4%)43,409 (37.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99951,901 (19.5%)25,180 (21.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49942,057 (15.8%)10,026 (8.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99925,854 (9.7%)2,688 (2.3%)
$3,000 or more34,976 (13.1%)1,646 (1.4%)
Total266,669 (100.0%)115,441 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 856

Housing Structures in Area Code 856

Housing Structures in Area Code 856
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached243,79463.8%
Single Unit, Attached47,49512.4%
2 Unit Apartments13,0013.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14,4113.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12,8703.4%
10 or more Apartments44,17311.6%
Mobile Home / Other6,3661.7%
Total382,110100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 856

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 856
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached223,428 (91.6%)20,366 (8.4%)
Single Unit, Attached29,642 (62.4%)17,853 (37.6%)
2 Unit Apartments1,918 (14.7%)11,083 (85.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,354 (9.4%)13,057 (90.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,683 (20.8%)10,187 (79.1%)
10 or more Apartments2,734 (6.2%)41,439 (93.8%)
Mobile Home / Other4,910 (77.1%)1,456 (22.9%)
Total266,669 (69.8%)115,441 (30.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 856

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 856
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room492 (0.2%)5,513 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,243 (1.6%)30,877 (26.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms48,424 (18.2%)51,155 (44.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms103,038 (38.6%)21,085 (18.3%)
8 or more Rooms110,472 (41.4%)6,811 (5.9%)
Total266,669 (100.0%)115,441 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 856

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 856
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas207,921 (78.0%)70,540 (61.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,263 (2.0%)2,318 (2.0%)
Electricity20,966 (7.9%)33,726 (29.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene28,605 (10.7%)6,643 (5.8%)
Coal or Coke46 (0.0%)185 (0.2%)
All other Fuels3,343 (1.3%)779 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used525 (0.2%)1,250 (1.1%)
Total266,669 (100.0%)115,441 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 856

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 856
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9,207 (3.5%)23,870 (20.7%)
1 Vehicle67,712 (25.4%)56,022 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles117,528 (44.1%)28,109 (24.3%)
3 or more Vehicles72,222 (27.1%)7,440 (6.4%)
Total266,669 (100.0%)115,441 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 856

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 856

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units92,717173,952
Median Property Value$15,827,599$17,936,300
Median Household Income$5,544,956$64,935
Monthly Housing Costs$69,537$34,480
Real Estate Taxes$470,473$4,020

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 856

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 856
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005,564 (6.0%)3,790 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9996,408 (6.9%)6,066 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99952,452 (56.6%)98,531 (56.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99922,363 (24.1%)49,426 (28.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,692 (4.0%)11,218 (6.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,142 (1.2%)2,805 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more1,096 (1.2%)2,116 (1.2%)
Total92,717 (100.0%)173,952 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 856

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 856
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,611 (3.9%)5,789 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9998,479 (9.1%)2,709 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,030 (7.6%)5,062 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,687 (9.4%)5,660 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,057 (16.2%)9,731 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,681 (13.7%)20,051 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99917,565 (18.9%)22,323 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more19,607 (21.1%)43,481 (25.0%)
Total92,717 (100.0%)173,952 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 856

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 856
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x33,795 (36.4%)8,822,013 (5,071.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x17,894 (19.3%)79,589 (45.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x11,091 (12.0%)45,582 (26.2%)
4.0x or more29,164 (31.5%)19,052 (11.0%)
Total92,717 (100.0%)173,952 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 856

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 856
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,500 (1.6%)871 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,594 (1.7%)2,099 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49983,330 (89.9%)2,274 (1.3%)
Total92,717 (100.0%)173,952 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 856

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 856

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years68,510 (97.7%)1,626 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years168,142 (96.7%)5,741 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years80,375 (90.3%)8,580 (9.7%)
26 to 34 Years101,023 (87.2%)14,865 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years115,737 (88.7%)14,798 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years122,067 (92.8%)9,405 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years130,982 (95.0%)6,971 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years95,902 (99.6%)390 (0.4%)
75 Years and older66,743 (99.8%)124 (0.2%)
Total949,481 (93.8%)62,500 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 856

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 856
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born68,510 (97.7%)1,626 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen168,142 (96.7%)5,741 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen80,375 (90.3%)8,580 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 856

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 856
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00088,995 (91.3%)8,495 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999114,741 (90.7%)11,783 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999118,350 (90.1%)13,048 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999111,097 (92.4%)9,074 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over508,932 (96.3%)19,694 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 856

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 627,824 (39.7%)43,985 (62.7%)
6 to 18 Years60,679 (34.9%)115,406 (66.4%)
19 to 25 Years17,987 (20.2%)65,362 (73.5%)
25 to 34 Years23,631 (20.4%)79,841 (68.9%)
35 to 44 Years22,945 (17.6%)96,366 (73.8%)
45 to 54 Years22,876 (17.4%)103,022 (78.4%)
55 to 64 Years30,507 (22.1%)108,094 (78.4%)
65 to 74 Years90,206 (93.7%)61,417 (63.8%)
75 Years and over66,011 (98.7%)42,171 (63.1%)
Total362,666 (35.8%)715,664 (70.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 856

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 856
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years443 (1.5%)107 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years6,887 (7.8%)4,207 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years9,712 (8.9%)8,590 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years24,318 (12.5%)28,465 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years11,891 (26.8%)12,588 (24.3%)
75 Years and over11,559 (43.8%)20,481 (50.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 856

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 856: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years312 (1.0%)95 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years555 (0.6%)490 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,165 (1.1%)872 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,671 (2.4%)3,230 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,221 (9.5%)3,025 (5.8%)
75 Years and over6,052 (22.9%)7,896 (19.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 856: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years173 (0.6%)27 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years775 (0.9%)862 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,733 (1.6%)1,971 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,637 (2.4%)6,125 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,796 (4.0%)2,656 (5.1%)
75 Years and over2,168 (8.2%)3,791 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 856: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,629 (6.4%)3,347 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years6,937 (6.4%)5,292 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years9,826 (5.1%)11,681 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,865 (6.5%)2,620 (5.1%)
75 Years and over3,440 (13.0%)5,713 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 856: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years608 (0.7%)553 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,018 (0.9%)1,652 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years11,680 (6.0%)16,877 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,380 (16.6%)9,010 (17.4%)
75 Years and over6,689 (25.4%)15,422 (38.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 856: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,625 (1.8%)871 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,205 (1.1%)1,118 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,416 (2.3%)6,208 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,779 (6.2%)2,444 (4.7%)
75 Years and over2,772 (10.5%)5,876 (14.5%)

Technology Access in Area Code 856

Computing Device Access in Area Code 856

Computing Device Access in Area Code 856
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop306,54680.2%
Smartphone331,86086.9%
Tablet251,23765.7%
No Computing Device23,9936.3%
Total382,110100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 856

Internet Access in Area Code 856
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6070.2%
Broadband Home299,09778.3%
Cellular Data Only37,1949.7%
Satellite Internet13,6863.6%
No Internet39,55810.3%
Total382,110100.0%

Area Code 856 Summary

Geography

Area code 856 is located in the state of New Jersey and covers the southern portion of the state. It includes the cities of Camden, Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton, and Atlantic City.

Social

Area code 856 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a variety of bars, clubs, and restaurants. It is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Camden Waterfront, the Battleship New Jersey, and the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Economics

Area code 856 is an economically diverse area, with a mix of industries ranging from manufacturing to tourism. The area is home to a number of large corporations, including Campbell Soup Company, Lockheed Martin, and Subaru of America.

Demographics

Area code 856 is home to a population of over 1.2 million people. The population is predominantly white, with a large Hispanic population. The median household income is $50,000, and the median age is 37.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 856?
Total Population of Area Code 856 is 1,028,483.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 856?
Total Male Population of Area Code 856 is 505,178.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 856?
Total Female Population of Area Code 856 is 523,305.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 856?
There are 96.54 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 856.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 856?
There are 103.59 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 856.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 856?
Median Population Age in Area Code 856 is 41.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 856
Average Family Size in Area Code 856 is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 856
Average Household Size in Area Code 856 is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 856?
Per Capita income in Area Code 856 is $41,554.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 856?
Median Family Income in Area Code 856 is $108,489.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 856?
Median Household Income in Area Code 856 is $90,238.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 856?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 856 is 26.7%.
Women in Area Code 856 earn 73.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 856?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 856 is $10,281.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 856 earn $10,281 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 856?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 856 is 31.76.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 856?
There are 509,203 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 856.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 856?
61.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 856.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 856?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 856 is 7.0%.