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Household size in ZIP 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 07882 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 40.7 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 41.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 42.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 42.3 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.6 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 07882 is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in ZIP 07882, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 07882
Renters in ZIP 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 26.9% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 29.3% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 31.2% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 30.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 07882 rent their homes (25.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 21.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 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 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 8.3% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 07882: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The Allentown area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1967 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1969 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 07882 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,110 | $928 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $917 | $1,020 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,441 | $1,170 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,688 | $1,504 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$576 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 07882 costs $1,688 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $579 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest 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 07882
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 26.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 26.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 29.5% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 33.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 07882 as nationally: 34.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 86.4% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 88.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 89.7% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 07882 is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 07882
| Period | ZIP 07882 | Allentown area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 07882 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 35 of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.4 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 07882 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 07882 | 2.47 | 44.0 | 7.4% | 25.6% | 5.2% | 1970 | $1,688 | 34.8% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 07863 | 2.50 | 47.5 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 1966 | $1,392 | 28.4% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08826 | 2.55 | 44.7 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% | 1974 | $1,610 | 45.9% | 96.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 07865 | 2.64 | 40.5 | 15.9% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 1973 | $1,616 | 43.2% | 89.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 08827 | 2.68 | 46.0 | 8.3% | 13.0% | 4.7% | 1969 | $1,538 | 44.6% | 96.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 07823 | 2.14 | 54.7 | 5.7% | 29.7% | 6.3% | 1970 | $1,189 | 27.1% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 08802 | 2.96 | 43.6 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1976 | $1,634 | 46.2% | 97.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 08829 | 2.59 | 41.4 | 5.9% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 1966 | $1,857 | 46.9% | 97.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 08886 | 2.94 | 42.3 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 2.3% | 1990 | $2,179 | 49.0% | 97.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 07838 | 2.65 | 48.1 | 4.0% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 1975 | $1,633 | 43.9% | 96.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 08809 | 2.44 | 38.2 | 6.6% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 1982 | $1,940 | 54.8% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
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 07882. 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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