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Population and households in ZIP 07042
Household size in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 07042 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 07042 are younger than 38.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the New York area as a whole, where the median age is 40.4. The median age has edged down from 39.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 07042 (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 07042
Renters in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.8% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 07042 rent: 53.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (30.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in ZIP 07042 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 07042 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,282 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,378 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,717 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,132 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$850 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 07042 pays $2,132 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $850 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 07042
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.6% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 07042: 70.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 07042: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 07042
| Period | ZIP 07042 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 07042 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 07042 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 07042 | 2.51 | 38.6 | 11.2% | 53.3% | 5.4% | 1947 | $2,132 | 70.2% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 07028 | 3.16 | 41.0 | 5.8% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 1939 | $2,485 | 80.8% | 99.7% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 07003 | 2.60 | 39.4 | 9.0% | 49.4% | 3.9% | 1954 | $1,931 | 48.6% | 91.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 07044 | 2.59 | 46.7 | 5.2% | 20.7% | 4.7% | 1953 | $2,116 | 70.5% | 98.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 07043 | 3.05 | 41.3 | 5.7% | 14.2% | 8.3% | 1944 | $2,163 | 82.1% | 98.9% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 07052 | 2.91 | 41.4 | 12.3% | 30.7% | 5.3% | 1957 | $2,133 | 52.2% | 90.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 07009 | 2.59 | 45.0 | 3.3% | 15.8% | 5.0% | 1963 | $2,019 | 61.6% | 95.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 07017 | 2.67 | 39.7 | 20.1% | 65.8% | 5.9% | 1956 | $1,391 | 22.3% | 84.5% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 07109 | 2.74 | 42.9 | 9.3% | 44.4% | 5.9% | 1950 | $1,658 | 32.2% | 86.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 07110 | 2.57 | 41.0 | 8.0% | 29.6% | 4.2% | 1955 | $1,948 | 52.7% | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 07050 | 2.95 | 35.0 | 29.4% | 74.7% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,571 | 22.3% | 75.8% | 13.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 07042. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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