Population 14,878 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 07078: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 07078
Household size in ZIP 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.29 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.22 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.19 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 07078 are large by national standards, averaging 3.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.29, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have larger households.
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 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 07078 are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 40.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in ZIP 07078, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 07078
Renters in ZIP 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 07078 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, 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 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.0% of homes in ZIP 07078 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 07078 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 07078 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,937 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,819 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $3,122 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,342 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,406 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 07078 pays $3,342 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,406 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 17.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
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 07078
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 07078 is highly educated: about nine in ten adults 25 and older (92.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 07078 has the highest share of college graduates of any New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.5% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.1% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 07078: 99.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only three of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 07078
| Period | ZIP 07078 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 07078 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. ZIP 07078 has lower unemployment than the great majority of New Jersey ZIP codes. 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 07078 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 07078 | 3.23 | 41.5 | 6.0% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 1955 | $3,342 | 92.4% | 99.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 07041 | 2.93 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 28.3% | 10.3% | 1946 | $2,402 | 85.3% | 97.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 07081 | 2.53 | 44.8 | 6.5% | 33.3% | 5.8% | 1964 | $2,463 | 64.6% | 94.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 07901 | 2.77 | 43.4 | 6.8% | 31.5% | 5.2% | 1951 | $2,450 | 73.9% | 95.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 07088 | 2.88 | 40.5 | 15.2% | 50.9% | 6.7% | 1963 | $2,019 | 31.8% | 89.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 07040 | 3.08 | 39.5 | 13.0% | 25.1% | 6.1% | 1946 | $2,471 | 73.1% | 94.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 07079 | 2.88 | 38.4 | 4.3% | 34.7% | 2.6% | 1949 | $2,284 | 76.0% | 97.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 07039 | 3.04 | 44.4 | 5.5% | 11.1% | 3.4% | 1965 | $2,897 | 74.3% | 96.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 07928 | 3.10 | 39.6 | 4.9% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 1961 | $2,609 | 83.0% | 99.1% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 07083 | 2.88 | 41.7 | 9.9% | 27.2% | 5.2% | 1961 | $2,010 | 41.6% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 07932 | 2.70 | 42.1 | 3.6% | 28.9% | 8.0% | 1983 | $2,937 | 69.6% | 98.8% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 93514, CA · 95252, CA · 56082, MN · 32063, FL · 19971, DE · 74955, OK · 12771, NY · 85007, AZ · 90265, CA · 37166, TN
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 07078. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.