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Population and households in ZIP 07206
Household size in ZIP 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.47 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.73 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.39 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.42 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 07206 is a place of big households: 3.42 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.47 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 07206 is young: half of its residents are under 32.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 are younger.
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 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in ZIP 07206 (30.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 07206
Renters in ZIP 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.0% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.5% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 07206 rent: 75.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over four in ten owners (41.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 07206: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 07206 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest 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 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,053 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,138 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,213 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,743 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$690 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 07206 costs $1,743 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $690 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 07206
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 07206: 9.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.3% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 64.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in ZIP 07206 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 64.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only one other New Jersey ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 07206
| Period | ZIP 07206 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in ZIP 07206 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area as a whole (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 07206 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 07206 | 3.42 | 32.7 | 30.0% | 75.5% | 6.8% | 1965 | $1,743 | 9.6% | 64.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 07201 | 3.05 | 36.8 | 23.9% | 80.5% | 9.0% | 1962 | $1,637 | 13.5% | 73.6% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 07202 | 2.98 | 37.2 | 19.6% | 72.1% | 3.8% | 1959 | $1,580 | 13.1% | 75.7% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 07208 | 2.82 | 38.1 | 18.8% | 71.7% | 7.7% | 1954 | $1,495 | 22.6% | 80.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 10303 | 3.03 | 39.3 | 15.0% | 35.4% | 9.7% | 1970 | $1,644 | 27.6% | 83.1% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 10302 | 3.27 | 37.0 | 15.2% | 42.6% | 11.4% | 1961 | $1,848 | 27.0% | 84.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 10311 | 2.80 | 38.9 | 4.5% | 23.6% | 12.6% | 1975 | $2,314 | 40.7% | 96.6% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 07036 | 2.93 | 39.9 | 14.6% | 42.3% | 6.0% | 1958 | $1,782 | 24.5% | 86.1% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 07205 | 3.35 | 36.9 | 16.5% | 32.8% | 7.4% | 1950 | $1,833 | 27.2% | 87.1% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 07203 | 2.80 | 39.4 | 11.0% | 45.3% | 4.2% | 1958 | $1,628 | 28.2% | 85.8% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 07002 | 2.52 | 39.7 | 14.2% | 63.8% | 6.8% | 1955 | $1,684 | 40.0% | 90.2% | 5.8% |
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 07206. 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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