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Household size in ZIP 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 07421 run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.0, ZIP 07421 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 07421: 4.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 40 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 07421
Renters in ZIP 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.0% of households in ZIP 07421 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (29.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, 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 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 07421 than nationally: 11.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Only 33 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 07421 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center 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 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,187 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,651 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,685 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,069 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$882 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 07421 costs $2,069 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $882 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
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 07421
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 07421 (40.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
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 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 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 07421: 98.0% 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 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 07421
| Period | ZIP 07421 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 07421 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 07421 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 07421 | 2.48 | 46.0 | 4.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% | 1965 | $2,069 | 40.7% | 98.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 10979 | 2.24 | 43.2 | 6.9% | 0.0% | 17.0% | 1961 | $1,551 | 28.6% | 100.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 07422 | 2.46 | 52.3 | 9.5% | 4.4% | 14.2% | 1971 | $2,280 | 39.1% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 10925 | 2.35 | 44.5 | 8.9% | 24.3% | 17.9% | 1953 | $1,528 | 33.6% | 96.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 07480 | 2.65 | 46.6 | 4.7% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 1971 | $1,671 | 39.4% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 10990 | 2.67 | 47.3 | 4.8% | 22.5% | 9.0% | 1978 | $1,695 | 47.8% | 94.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 07418 | 2.75 | 45.0 | 5.7% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 1978 | $1,754 | 40.7% | 98.3% | 14.7% |
| ZIP 07462 | 2.25 | 45.3 | 7.4% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 1978 | $1,954 | 36.1% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 07456 | 2.78 | 44.0 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1964 | $1,991 | 53.1% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 10987 | 2.27 | 44.7 | 6.9% | 21.4% | 15.4% | 1963 | $1,639 | 37.0% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 07465 | 2.37 | 49.4 | 5.7% | 18.0% | 3.0% | 1964 | $1,766 | 45.9% | 96.4% | 4.3% |
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 07421. 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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