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Population and households in ZIP 08221
Household size in ZIP 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 08221 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in New Jersey as a whole, where it has 2.76 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.69, in line with the national trend.
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 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 08221 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, 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 44.0, in line with the national trend.
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 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 08221 than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 08221
Renters in ZIP 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 08221 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.8 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 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 08221 than nationally: 11.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 08221 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. New Jersey as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,343 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,455 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,536 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,030 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$687 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 08221 pays $2,030 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $687 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
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 08221
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.5% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 08221: 60.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 14.5 points since 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 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 08221: 96.6% 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 3.7 points, 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 08221
| Period | ZIP 08221 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 08221 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New Jersey overall (6.4%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 08221 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 08221 | 2.60 | 45.5 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 1969 | $2,030 | 60.3% | 96.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 08225 | 2.56 | 44.9 | 4.5% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 1965 | $1,871 | 48.9% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 08244 | 2.26 | 42.6 | 9.6% | 47.4% | 17.7% | 1970 | $1,355 | 35.7% | 92.7% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 08403 | 1.98 | 62.0 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 60.3% | 1974 | $2,240 | 58.7% | 98.8% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 08234 | 2.90 | 40.7 | 10.1% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,815 | 33.8% | 92.0% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 08402 | 2.05 | 58.9 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 52.9% | 1969 | $746 | 56.7% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 08232 | 3.14 | 34.6 | 25.3% | 49.6% | 7.1% | 1970 | $1,413 | 11.0% | 73.8% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 08406 | 1.97 | 54.7 | 6.6% | 37.6% | 35.2% | 1962 | $1,387 | 41.2% | 95.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 08226 | 1.99 | 53.0 | 6.9% | 27.3% | 66.4% | 1977 | $1,713 | 57.0% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 08201 | 2.71 | 39.9 | 7.9% | 26.1% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,877 | 29.7% | 92.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 08401 | 2.47 | 39.5 | 23.2% | 69.6% | 16.2% | 1962 | $1,146 | 20.9% | 78.7% | 16.4% |
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 08221. 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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