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Population and households in ZIP 07079
Household size in ZIP 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 07079 average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the center.
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 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 07079 is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the center.
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 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 07079: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 07079 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey ZIP codes.
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 07079
Renters in ZIP 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 07079 is about as common as it is nationally: 34.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider New York area (48.6%). About three in ten owners (29.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 07079: just 2.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 07079 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north. Only 25 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,418 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,509 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,596 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,284 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$866 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 07079 pays $2,284 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $866 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 07079
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.9% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.0% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 07079 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 07079: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 07079
| Period | ZIP 07079 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 07079 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). 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 07079 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 07079 | 2.88 | 38.4 | 4.3% | 34.7% | 2.6% | 1949 | $2,284 | 76.0% | 97.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 07106 | 2.86 | 36.8 | 22.6% | 64.6% | 6.0% | 1951 | $1,393 | 20.6% | 84.5% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 07040 | 3.08 | 39.5 | 13.0% | 25.1% | 6.1% | 1946 | $2,471 | 73.1% | 94.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 07050 | 2.95 | 35.0 | 29.4% | 74.7% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,571 | 22.3% | 75.8% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 07111 | 2.72 | 35.6 | 19.3% | 70.4% | 7.9% | 1961 | $1,472 | 21.7% | 83.6% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 07018 | 2.43 | 41.7 | 18.3% | 72.6% | 7.2% | 1954 | $1,519 | 23.2% | 87.4% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 07088 | 2.88 | 40.5 | 15.2% | 50.9% | 6.7% | 1963 | $2,019 | 31.8% | 89.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 07041 | 2.93 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 28.3% | 10.3% | 1946 | $2,402 | 85.3% | 97.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 07052 | 2.91 | 41.4 | 12.3% | 30.7% | 5.3% | 1957 | $2,133 | 52.2% | 90.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 07017 | 2.67 | 39.7 | 20.1% | 65.8% | 5.9% | 1956 | $1,391 | 22.3% | 84.5% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 07103 | 2.84 | 33.4 | 26.2% | 75.2% | 9.0% | 1984 | $1,461 | 23.4% | 82.9% | 12.8% |
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 07079. 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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