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Population and households in ZIP 08050
Household size in ZIP 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08050 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.8, ZIP 08050 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, 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 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08050: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 08050 has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 08050
Renters in ZIP 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08050 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.0% of the housing in ZIP 08050, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 08050 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have newer 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 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,374 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,459 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,591 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,938 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$564 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 08050 runs $1,938 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rents are up $564 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, 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 08050
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.4% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 08050 than nationally: 40.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider New York area (43.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 08050 is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 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 08050
| Period | ZIP 08050 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 08050 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, 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 08050 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 08050 | 2.55 | 47.8 | 6.6% | 9.7% | 14.0% | 1991 | $1,938 | 40.4% | 94.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 08005 | 2.54 | 48.9 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 8.5% | 1993 | $1,720 | 33.4% | 94.9% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 08092 | 2.46 | 50.2 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 18.9% | 1985 | $1,150 | 36.3% | 93.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 08758 | 2.29 | 55.6 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 15.7% | 1982 | $1,731 | 31.0% | 95.0% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 08008 | 2.09 | 62.9 | 1.9% | 8.6% | 78.8% | 1975 | $1,757 | 64.7% | 97.1% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 08006 | 2.06 | 65.1 | 5.8% | 3.9% | 83.1% | 1979 | $1,167 | 66.6% | 98.9% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 08731 | 2.59 | 45.2 | 7.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,936 | 33.1% | 93.8% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 08734 | 2.82 | 47.5 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 12.9% | 1987 | $1,437 | 35.1% | 93.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 08019 | 2.56 | 52.6 | 9.1% | 14.0% | 9.1% | 1978 | $1,655 | 24.6% | 82.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08088 | 2.53 | 50.9 | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.2% | 1978 | $2,086 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 08037 | 2.53 | 44.3 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 6.1% | 1973 | $1,527 | 31.2% | 90.7% | 5.2% |
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 08050. 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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