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Population and households in ZIP 07849
Household size in ZIP 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 07849 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.63, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
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 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, ZIP 07849 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 39.1, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 07849 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 points, 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 07849
Renters in ZIP 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 07849 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.0% 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 (32.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a lower share of renters.
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 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 07849 as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 07849 has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 07849 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
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 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,204 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,259 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,484 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,738 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$534 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 07849 runs $1,738 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rent has climbed $534 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 07849
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.4% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 07849 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 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 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 07849: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 07849
| Period | ZIP 07849 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 07849 has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.5 points from 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 07849 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 07849 | 2.43 | 46.5 | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 1969 | $1,738 | 47.3% | 95.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 07843 | 2.49 | 41.1 | 6.6% | 14.6% | 7.9% | 1965 | $1,762 | 34.0% | 93.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 07856 | 2.12 | 51.5 | 3.3% | 20.8% | 11.6% | 1979 | $2,265 | 47.0% | 98.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 07885 | 2.52 | 45.5 | 9.3% | 32.2% | 5.3% | 1966 | $1,766 | 38.2% | 92.9% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 07850 | 2.75 | 40.7 | 9.7% | 22.7% | 5.9% | 1978 | $1,950 | 46.3% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 07871 | 2.74 | 42.7 | 7.9% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $1,870 | 62.7% | 98.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 07874 | 2.68 | 39.8 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 6.0% | 1967 | $1,832 | 42.3% | 95.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 07847 | 2.80 | 45.5 | 8.1% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 1948 | $2,298 | 32.4% | 92.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 07803 | 2.71 | 42.4 | 12.1% | 9.8% | 5.1% | 1966 | $1,796 | 43.2% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 07866 | 2.77 | 43.3 | 5.7% | 20.0% | 4.4% | 1969 | $1,983 | 48.7% | 96.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 07801 | 2.85 | 39.9 | 11.2% | 48.5% | 3.9% | 1959 | $1,843 | 22.9% | 82.0% | 5.6% |
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 07849. 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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