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Population and households in ZIP 08204
Household size in ZIP 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 08204 is a place of small households, averaging 1.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.08 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08204 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.7, in line with the national trend. Of the 425 New Jersey ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
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 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 08204: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 08204 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 08204
Renters in ZIP 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.1% of households in ZIP 08204 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.6 points, 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 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 08204: 27.8% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 08204 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in New Jersey as a whole, where the median home dates to 1969. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,042 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,089 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,233 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,556 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$514 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08204 pays $1,556 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in New Jersey overall ($1,896). Rent has climbed $514 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.9% 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 08204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 08204 (39.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in New Jersey as a whole (43.4%). The share with a degree has risen 15.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08204: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 08204
| Period | ZIP 08204 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 08204 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New Jersey overall (6.4%). Unemployment is down 2.3 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 08204 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 08204 | 1.94 | 52.9 | 4.7% | 23.1% | 27.8% | 1976 | $1,556 | 39.5% | 95.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 08251 | 2.26 | 46.5 | 16.2% | 9.5% | 22.4% | 1967 | $1,609 | 25.9% | 94.2% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 08212 | 1.97 | 62.2 | 3.6% | 0.8% | 71.5% | 1975 | $1,232 | 55.0% | 99.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08242 | 2.12 | 50.5 | 10.1% | 21.5% | 14.3% | 1992 | $1,417 | 28.6% | 87.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 08260 | 1.92 | 53.6 | 10.9% | 31.2% | 61.6% | 1971 | $1,127 | 31.8% | 92.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 08210 | 2.32 | 45.2 | 11.0% | 18.4% | 13.9% | 1984 | $1,514 | 34.7% | 93.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 08247 | 1.92 | 63.6 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 81.0% | 1980 | $1,713 | 67.9% | 99.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 08202 | 1.91 | 64.1 | 1.9% | 7.4% | 81.1% | 1988 | $1,707 | 67.8% | 97.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 19960 | 2.82 | 41.0 | 16.4% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 1992 | $1,289 | 13.5% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 19963 | 2.49 | 43.4 | 13.7% | 33.5% | 10.0% | 1987 | $1,277 | 28.1% | 91.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 19941 | 2.93 | 34.7 | 21.8% | 15.3% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,241 | 16.1% | 87.6% | 6.3% |
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 08204. 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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