Town · New Jersey
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Phillipsburg, town, in Warren County, New Jersey. Phillipsburg had 15,456 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,249 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,299 (±26). GEOID 3458350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,456
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,249 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,299 ±26
Median household income
$68,324
±$11,742 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$193,200
±$16,410 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,167
±$117 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Phillipsburg and what county is it in?
Phillipsburg is a town in Warren County, New Jersey. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 4,779 residents per square mile in 2020.
Phillipsburg is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Phillipsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,456 people lived in Phillipsburg on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 15,249 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,299 (±26).
| Measure | Phillipsburg | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,299 ±26 | 110,849 | +955 |
| Households | 6,556 ±311 | 45,391 | +810 |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.11 | 2.40 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 6,873 ±340 | 46,789 | no clear change |
Phillipsburg's population since 2000
From 15,166 in 2000 to 15,456 in 2025: up 1.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Phillipsburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Phillipsburg?
The median resident of Phillipsburg is 39.6 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.6%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Phillipsburg | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±2.5 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±2.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9% ±2.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±2.7 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.6% ±2.6 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.1% ±3.8 pts | 74.6% | −6.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.6% | +4.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0% ±1.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.3% ±3.4 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±2.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±2.1 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6% ±4.2 pts | 36.5% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±3.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3% ±2.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Phillipsburg earn?
Half of Phillipsburg's 6,556 households earn less than $68,324 a year (±$11,742), against $100,869 in Warren County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $67,022 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Phillipsburg | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,324 ±$11,742 | $100,869 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,622 ±$8,582 | $118,920 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,628 ±$3,140 | $48,600 | +$5,320 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2% ±4.0 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.8% ±10.0 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.5% ±5.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±3.4 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.0% ±3.9 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Phillipsburg?
Owners occupy 57.6% of Phillipsburg's occupied homes and renters 42.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,200 by its owner (±$16,410). The median renter pays $1,167 a month including utilities, and 46.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Phillipsburg | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,200 ±$16,410 | $346,500 | +$24,841 |
| Median gross rent | $1,167 ±$117 | $1,409 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.6% ±8.1 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,582 ±$115 | $2,317 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.6% ±4.7 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.4% ±4.7 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 6,873 ±340 | 46,789 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.9% ±4.4 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 50.8% ±4.4 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.8% ±4.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Phillipsburg building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Phillipsburg in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Phillipsburg work and get to work?
78.0% of Phillipsburg's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Phillipsburg | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5% ±3.1 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±4.8 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min ±2.0 | 34.0 min | −5.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Phillipsburg?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Phillipsburg (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,679 (Tract 307) to $83,906 (Tract 308).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Phillipsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Phillipsburg compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Phillipsburg is the 2,365th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 65th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Phillipsburg ranks 708th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 65th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 329th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 153rd | 787 |
| Median household income | 708th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 693rd | 785 |
| Median home value | 752nd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 667th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 670th | 780 |
| Median age | 593rd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 653rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 693rd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 606th | 787 |
Phillipsburg's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Phillipsburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Phillipsburg?
10 of the 57 figures for Phillipsburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Phillipsburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Phillipsburg.