Economy & Jobs — Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,324 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,735 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,486 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.1% |
| Retail | 12.7% |
| Professional | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 88 |
| Fast Food | 83 |
| Physician Offices | 65 |
| Auto Repair | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 43 |
| Beauty Salons | 41 |
| Commercial Banks | 29 |
| Child Day Care | 27 |
| Coffee Shops | 27 |
| Liquor Stores | 25 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| Grocery Stores | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Used Car Dealers | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
