Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario
Ontario | Canada
| Primary City | Hamilton |
| Area of Postal Code L8N | 6.6 km² |
| Population | 16,606 |
| Male Population | 8,105 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,501 (51.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +56.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +29.4% |
| Median Age | 40.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 39.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 42 years |
| Area Codes | 780, 905 |
| Postal Code Extensions | L8N 0A3, L8N 0A5, L8N 1A1, L8N 1A3, L8N 1A5, L8N 1A6, L8N 1A8, L8N 1A9, L8N 1B1, L8N 1B2 More |
| Neighborhoods | Beasley, Central Hamilton, Corktown, Flamborough, Stinson |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 43.251690134428884° / -79.86200218011062° |
| Related Postal Codes | L8E, L8G, L8H, L8J, L8K, L8L, L8M, L8P, L8R, L8S |
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Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,601 | 12,064 | 12,831 | 13,859 | 16,606 | 17,188 | 18,009 |
| Population Density | 1,614.3 / km² | 1,837.1 / km² | 1,953.9 / km² | 2,110.4 / km² | 2,528.7 / km² | 2,617.3 / km² | 2,742.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario | +56.6% | +37.6% | +29.4% |
| Ontario | +58.9% | +33.9% | +21.2% |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario Median Age
Median Age: 40.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Ontario | 40.5 yrs | 41.4 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code L8N Population Density
Population Density: 2,529 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code L8N | 16,606 | 6.6 km² | 2,529 / km² |
| Ontario | 14.3 million | 1,078,182.8 km² | 13.3 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario
Business Concentration in Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 73 | 27.3 years |
| Corporate management | 70 | 22.6 years |
| Dentists | 46 | 25.4 years |
| Education | 45 | 22.6 years |
| Hairdressers | 42 | 22.3 years |
| Health and medical | 281 | 24.9 years |
| Lawyers legal | 376 | 25 years |
| Parking lots and garages | 44 | — |
| Physicians and surgeons | 44 | 24.1 years |
| Public administration | 55 | 25.9 years |
| Real estate | 82 | 24.6 years |
| Restaurants | 148 | 18.3 years |
| Shopping | 84 | 22.6 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code L8N - Hamilton, Ontario Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $45,387 | $45,415 | $52,324 | $47,663 | $52,809 | $54,990 | $54,380 | $57,397 |
| Total GDP | $398.1M | $418M | $508.3M | $482.5M | $554.4M | $594.7M | $610.3M | $654.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code L8N CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code L8N | 251,244 tn | 15.13 tn | 38,258.4 tons/km² |
| Ontario | 206,082,698 tn | 14.38 tn | 191.1 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code L8N CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 251,244 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 38,258.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24/00 | 3:22 AM | 3.1 | 87.2 km | 18,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/99 | 2:33 PM | 3.8 | 86.5 km | 12,800 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/89 | 2:07 PM | 3.3 | 27.4 km | 18,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/87 | 2:32 AM | 3.4 | 41.3 km | 6,800 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/83 | 10:18 AM | 3.1 | 21.7 km | 2,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/81 | 3:51 AM | 3.3 | 57.7 km | 18,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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